
The Kurdish Chicken Thieves
By malki Mouad

12 Apr, 2024

Yusuf, an agile and adventurous boy from the village, had a knack for mischief. His latest interest was the village's chickens.

Yusuf's partner in crime was Hamza, a boy with an equally adventurous spirit. Together, they hatched a plan to steal chickens for the local cockfighting rings.

Under the cover of darkness, Yusuf and Hamza moved stealthily, their hearts racing as they stole their first chicken.

The thrill of their successful theft fueled their ambition, and soon, they were stealing more chickens, gambling their winnings in the cockfighting rings.

Yusuf and Hamza became familiar faces in the ring. They reveled in the adrenaline rush, the danger, and the winnings.

However, their actions did not go unnoticed. The village elders grew suspicious of the boys' sudden wealth and the disappearing chickens.

Elder Fazil, a man known for his wisdom and justice, called Yusuf and Hamza, confronting them about their deeds.

Caught in their lies, the boys confessed, expecting harsh punishment. But Elder Fazil, instead, decided to teach them a valuable lesson.

As punishment, the boys were made to care for the village's chickens for a month, under the watchful eyes of the villagers.

The boys learned the value of hard work and responsibility. They found joy in caring for the chickens, a stark contrast to their previous actions.

Yusuf and Hamza, having learned their lesson, became respected members of the village. They left their reckless past behind and found new hobbies.

Their adventure had taught them a valuable lesson about respect and responsibility. A lesson they would carry with them into adulthood.