Glancing in the window of a recently closed children’s consignment shop, I spotted this tiny orange sweater, hanging forlornly in the now abandoned store front. This sad sight left me to ponder why this one vibrant item adorned in grinning teddy bears, remained. Perhaps a testament to a dream that was not to be or more simply that the sweater was left in haste?
I like to interpret it as a statement of fortitude left behind by the proprietor. A symbol that whatever the future brings, he or she will survive. That brilliantly colored, wee tangerine sweater, a symbol of strength, faith, hope.
I shall leave the interpretation to you gentle readers…
Shangri-La 
What an amazing reflection. Such a positive interpretation of something the great majority passing by would never bother to even look at let alone draw such a profound conclusion.
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I think you are right. Perhaps a reminder of what came before the next merchant or occupant. A hope that the laughter and joy that once filled the space will return. It would be wonderful if the new business kept that little sweater somewhere for when they needed a smile. dc
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Yes!
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Love this! 😎❤️
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Thank you Darryl
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When I closed my shop I left a vase in the window.
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Did you have a reason? Was it as I thought, a symbol of fortitude?
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it was more for all the people I met in town to remember me,
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That is lovely.
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