Boys

Coming down the street, a most beautiful sight. Two boys walking side by side, talking.

Chatting, smiling, laughing. Life is great! Seven years old, going to school, excited to learn.

Spotlight: The boy on the right. He walks with a limp. His movement is jerky. Leaning on crutches, dragging his feet. Painful. Do people speak of him? Laugh at him and stare?

Focus: the boy on the left- nothing's holding him back. He moves fluidly with ease. He can run ahead. But he's walking slowly with his friend. Giving him all the time in the world, compassion and warmth.

A true friend. Deep love.