@wakeupkitty 3 March 2024 more from that month

A Pair of Losers - fable *For those who expect nothing from life,* *it is always a shining, bright day.* **Matilda** the little hen happily stepped out of her nest It promised to be a beautiful day After she had groomed her feathers She went outside After all, it was time for breakfast The morning sun wasn't yet very warm But that didn't bother her Considering the necessary morning exercise. Isn't it a beautiful morning, she cackled to the horse That was quietly eating from a bale of hay The noble animal only snorted Since it's rude to talk with one's mouth full. Little Hen walked on happily And occasionally plucked a blade or picked a grain from the soil. Her plumage sparkled in the sunlight Something the peacock called 'quite flashy'. Wherever Matilda went She greeted each animal without any exception She didn't care how small or large the comrade within her sight was. She spotted a frog along the road Good morning dear man Do you wait for someone to help you cross the road? I am happy to serve you. The offended bullfrog puffed himself up and blasted, "Get lost, mind your own business!" The pigeons in the treetop looked down on the little hen. There's that crazy bird again, cooed the dove of peace That landed on the ground before Matilda's feet. Good morning dear friend, What did I do to deserve the honour Of you visiting me on this beautiful morning Do you also enjoy an early morning walk? If you are tired from the long journey, I would be happy to carry you for a while Are you heading into that direction too? Matilda walked on, her heart filled with joy She wasn't used to getting an answer. She didn't care After all, not everyone was a talker. As long as the sun shone and she had a nest she was happy and considered herself the best And the most lucky animal of all. She picked around a bit, congratulating herself on the great life she was living. Slowly she continued her way, enjoying every step, there was no need to hurry. The path stretched out like a silver ribbon Abruptly she stopped What was that obstacle in the middle of the road? She wandered around it indecisively pushed gently with one toe Was it alive or dead Did she hear a sob? Hello, here I am, the little hen tackled happily, I hope I didn't scare you While I was taking my morning walk And also having breakfast. She paused... Automatically picking and plucking in the earth Around the animal she had never seen before. Aren't you hungry? I'm lost, I lost the way, it sobbed. How is that possible, you are in the middle of it Wait, let me help I show you There's no reason to be sad After all, all roads lead to Rome... and the pond. Wow, you are beautiful, she sighed When the curled-up ball stretched out I've never seen anything so perfect Your dress shimmers in the light. You must be the sun on earth. Enraptured she looked at the being that had risen And... in whose direct shadow she did stand. The soft sobs had died down While it looked in amazement at the little hen It expected it could swallow it in one single bite. Don't I scare you? Why would you? You are so beautiful, a gift from God, Did you get hurt, who did that? She stared in shock at the wound from which flowed blood. You must be in pain. It's okay. It will heal, said the creature who was already feeling much better Knowing he wasn't alone Being lost was no longer an issue Back home were only a pair of losers waiting for him. I'd love to go with you, at least if you allow me to... I knew it, said the little hen, While the pearls on her plumage glittered in the sun, It *is* a beautiful day And all I had to do to achieve that Is to get out of my bed with the right leg! `Photo: pixabay.com` `Photogrid by Canva` `Prompt: a pair of losers` `20-2-2024` `I am a mobile phone user only` #freewrite #story #kittywu #forthechildren