
The Lazy Donkey's Magical Misadventure
By Firas Hayajneh

06 Mar, 2024

Once upon a time, in a dense, green forest lived a donkey named Donkito. Donkito was different from the other animals in the forest; he was extraordinarily lazy. His days were filled with eating and sleeping, and he hardly did anything else.

One day, while lazing around, Donkito felt a pang of thirst. But he was too lazy to walk to the river. Instead, he spotted a small hole nearby, with a little water in it, and decided to drink from it. As he drank the water, something strange happened. Donkito felt a surge of energy and realized he had acquired superpowers.

Unaware of the power he held within him, he came across a fish struggling for life outside the water. The fish asked for Donkito's help, but the lazy donkey didn't move an inch, leaving the fish to its fate.

Then, he saw a small bird fallen from its nest. The bird pleaded with Donkito to help it return to its nest. However, Donkito ignored the bird's pleas and walked away.

Next, he came across a baby monkey who had fallen into the river and was struggling to get out. Even though Donkito had the power to help, he chose not to and continued his leisurely walk.

Donkito also noticed some fellow donkeys stuck in a muddy pit. They were his friends, yet he did not exert himself to help them. His newfound powers were wasted on his laziness.

One evening, Donkito saw a lion lying down. Thinking he could annoy the lion with his powers, he started shouting and throwing rocks. The lion got angry and charged towards Donkito, but his powers vanished with the setting sun.

Donkito was in distress and cried for help. The forest animals heard his cries, but no one came to his rescue. As the lion attacked, Donkito was consumed by fear and regret. Suddenly, he woke up, realizing it was just a dream.

The dream had a deep impact on Donkito. He decided to change his ways and become more active. He understood the importance of helping others and vowed to be more responsible. From that day forward, Donkito became a different donkey.

Donkito's transformation surprised everyone in the forest. He was always ready to lend a helping hoof. He learned that real power lies in compassion and selflessness. His actions had a positive impact on the forest, and he was respected by all.

His life was no longer about eating and sleeping. It was about making a difference, no matter how small. His story served as a reminder to everyone that it's never too late to change and help others. And that made all the difference.