“Small voice,” I say, “I changed your question a little.”

“You did?” small voice says, “Why?”

” ‘What am I here for?’ seemed too big so

I changed it to ‘What is being asked of me right now?’ ” 

“Sounds good,” says small voice.

“It’s still hard to answer,” I say.

“Yes,” says small voice.

“But…” I say.

“Go on,” says small voice.

“Well, it’s strange but when I ask that question,

I don’t feel invisible anymore,” I say.

“Maybe asking that question is what you’re here for,” says small voice.

“Maybe,” I say.

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“Small voice, do you ever get the feeling

you’re invisible?” I ask.

“Not exactly, ” says small voice, “but I’m often ignored.”

“What do you do then?” I ask.

“I’ll tell you what I don’t do,” says small voice.

“What?” I ask.

“I don’t give up. I just keep on talking.”

“Even when you’re ignored?” 

“Yep.”

“Why?” I ask.

“That’s what I’m here for.

What about you?  What are you here for?” small voice asks.

“I’m beginning to see why

you’re often ignored,” I say.  “Still, I heard you and

I’ll  think about it.”

“Fair enough,” small voice says, smiling.

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