That Little Bird!

Once upon a time there was a flock of birds migrating from one place to another. Children, adults, old,

families and bachelors, everybody was flying in search of the destination. There was also a newly born baby in the same drove and the entire swarm had decided to stop at a suitable place for a day or two before the baby gains some strength and get accustomed to the flying situation.

Unfortunately the baby fell down from its mother’s lap and was driven away from the flock. A man passing by the same way saw the bird baby lying on the ground coated with blood and decided to return it back to the clan.
The clan refused to accept the baby bird accusing it to be touched by a human being. They blamed the child to be a traitor and declared it to be the defendant of betrayal. “The rare possibility of welcoming the child back into the clan had vanished at the very moment when we had realized that the baby was driven away from the clan and touched by a human being” these were the exact words of the head of the flock to the passenger when the latter was requesting the head to take the child back.

The passenger then decided to take the baby bird into his custody and made sure that it avails the benefit of perfect upbringing. When the bird child became young and came to its senses, it started asking several questions to the passenger related to its origin, family, parents and many more. The passenger didn’t hide anything from it and told the entire truth to the young bird.

The young bird had a tender heart and became very sad after knowing the truth. The passenger then consoled him saying-“Young bird! Don’t be saddened after knowing the truth. We all are destiny’s child and everything happens for a reason. We can’t fight fate but we should never give up either. Don’t let your spirit go down, don’t let yourself get defeated by situations, don’t give up, keep your hope alive, be strong and spread happiness. And, little bird! Let me tell you a well-known secret, time heals all the wounds, it would heal yours too all you have to do is have patience; maybe someday you would see your clan welcoming you with all the warmth and affection. Stay happy and cheerful for you never know what future has in store for you.”

The young bird then seemed satisfied and happy, ready to cover the entire horizon under its wings....