If yesterday, 23rd October 2012 could be put into few words, I would describe it as a day to be remembered, eventhough waiting for Madeleine has been much longer then the meeting itself. We´ve been queuing outside the Neoluxor bookstore for three long hours, following behind the enormous crowds of her admirers, most of whom were (to my surprise) relatively young.
Maddie represents to me not only high profile politician but also a strong woman with principles who fights for justice and stands on the side of humanity. Plus, of course, her being of Czech descent is definitely one of the dominating factors as to why everyone loves her. To see her and become the owner of her autograph was sort of a deep satisfaction. Our native has made it across the ocean and somehow helped in the process of building a better world, eventhough more on the American ground rather than ours. We all, I would say, can be proud of this little, stout woman, who has been shaking hands with the most powerful people while on duty. I have been always transfixed by her public demeanor and determined attitude. This little lady seemed to shine out no fear and knew her place in spite of the way she had to stand up next to all the macho men.
To be seeing her little fragile frame and tired eyes, made me feel sorry for her as well, as one can suddenly realize that the image of strenght we see from our tv sets and various CNN broadcasts, is still just an image and that, behind the scenes, these gods are quite ordinary people with needs and human feelings too.
She signed our books with simple stroke of her hand, lightly smiling at me when I looked down at her, as if thanking me for coming. Or maybe smiling at me because I smiled at her, god knows. The greatest things are often hidden behind most simple moments. And should they last a second or million years, nobody cares, as long as they are here. Memory of smiling Maddie will be forever in my mind, as much as her cornflower suit that must have been worn many times in the many corners of the world, for billions eyes to see and cherish the simplicity of the moment.
Here is me with Madeleine
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| Me signing the Peace pact with Madeleine Albright |
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| Zdenka and Maddie |
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