The Legend of Spring

    By hoangtambaokhang

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    26 Feb, 2024

    a painting of a colorful forest with a rainbow in the sky above it and a path leading to a forest with flowers and trees, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, rossdraws global illumination

    Once upon a time, in a verdant forest, there was no season called Spring. The world knew only three seasons: Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The tale of Spring, a time when a vibrant rainbow appears and flowers bloom in unison, was merely a story everyone yearned to experience.

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    The Summer was marked by the appearance of the rainbow after a heavy shower, while the flowers bloomed sporadically throughout the year. Hence, the concept of flowers blooming in unison seemed impossible. After the cold Winter, the sudden shift to the scorching Summer was harsh on the creatures of the forest.

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    Among the forest inhabitants was a tender-hearted bunny named Thumper, who lived with his ailing mother. Every time the season changed, his mother fell ill. Deeply concerned for his mother, Thumper decided to bring Spring to the forest to ease her suffering.

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    Thumper approached the wise old monkey, Momo, with his plan. "Momo, let's create a beautiful rainbow to welcome Spring," proposed Thumper. Momo, intrigued by the idea, asked how they could possibly accomplish this feat.

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    "We'll ask our friends in the forest to contribute their most beautiful feathers. With these, we can create a rainbow full of colors," explained Thumper. Momo agreed to this ingenious plan, and the news spread throughout the forest.

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    Every creature in the forest was eager for the arrival of Spring. They happily contributed their most beautiful colors: the brown of the Bear, the golden hue of the Fawn, the gray of the Squirrel, and many more.

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    Even the birds - Peacock, Parrot, and Canary - donated their vividly colored feathers. The fish sent the Carp with a bag full of shimmering scales that reflected all the colors of the rainbow. Sparrow, skilled in weaving, began connecting the different colors to form the rainbow.

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    Meanwhile, Thumper embarked on a journey to persuade the flowers to bloom together to welcome Spring. He traveled from one forest to another, meeting and convincing each variety of flower. Touched by his devotion to his mother, the flowers agreed to conserve their nutrients and bloom simultaneously when the Wind gave the signal.

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    On a chilly Winter's morning, Sparrow finished weaving the last color of the rainbow. The appearance of the rainbow sent waves of excitement among the creatures. The Wind swiftly carried the message to the flowers who had been waiting patiently.

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    As if on cue, buds began to unfurl, blossoming into dazzling flowers. The earth was ablaze with colors. Spring, the beautiful maiden, had finally arrived, bringing warmth and joy. Since then, the world has known four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

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    If you pay close attention, you'll notice that flowers still showcase their vibrant colors when the gentle Spring breeze blows. As for the adorable Thumper, Spring gifted him a fluffy, pure white coat for his loving heart and his efforts to unite the forest creatures and flowers to welcome the Spring season.

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    Thumper's mother was overjoyed to witness the beauty of Spring, and her health began to improve. The forest inhabitants reveled in the newfound season, cherishing the harmony and unity it brought. And thus, the legend of Spring continues, reminding us of the power of unity and the magic of selfless love.