Story of Watermelon

Poor little boy John. He was orphaned by father and mother. He lives with his aunt and uncle. They are rude, lazy, and unkind to their children's behavior. They were cruel to John. They scream, spank and laugh at John when he makes a mistake. "Call John" they call cousin meaning John is ugly.

John had a big head. Her teeth were black and her thick lips were red. But John was kind, hardworking and helpful. He worked at home all day. Cleaning, cooking, babysitting, and cleaning utensils.

At one point, John's serving dish was broken. "You don't care, you just wash the dishes and break them," cried his aunt. His cousins ​​laughed at him, “ha-ha-ha, sir! Please John! ”, Repeated the cousin's joke.

John could not stand it. She was crying. He called and prayed in Poon. “If you can get me! I'm so hard! "

And suddenly the sky was dark! Heavy rain was pouring down. Lightning and thunder. The next day, the family did not see John.

Instead, they saw a fig tree bearing John's head. They ripened the fruit. John's lips were red in color and his teeth were black. The children repent. "John, please forgive us," they said to themselves. They changed their attitude. They took care of the plant. They called it Pak-John. As the days passed, the watermelon called for water. That is the beginning of having a watermelon.

Lesson:

• Avoid being judgmental with others.

• Be kind to the family especially as John is an orphan.