by Lyle Dagnen
The rain kept the leaves from making a sound as the little girl came to the stature and fell on her knees to pray.
She whispered, "Please help Daddy and Mama come to find me."
As tears slipped between her closed eyelids, a boy saw the little girl at the statue.
He lifted her in his arms, holding her close to his chest. He did not know who she was but he took her to shelter and wrapped her in the best blanket he could find.