
The Little Bird and the Butterfly
By Retno Lukitasari

22 Jun, 2024

On a bright day, the Little Bird was flying among the trees. His blue feathers shimmered in the sunlight, and his chirpy song filled the forest with life.

Suddenly, he saw a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings. The butterfly looked like a flying rainbow, and the bird was fascinated by its beauty.

The little bird decided to play with the butterfly. He chirped excitedly and started chasing the butterfly around the trees, over the brooks, and across meadows.

But the butterfly was always a step ahead, always out of reach. The bird tried harder, but the butterfly always flew faster and further away.

Finally, the little bird got tired and gave up. He stopped chasing the butterfly and slowly flew back to his nest. His wings were heavy with exhaustion.

He returned to his nest feeling sad. He looked at the butterfly, still flitting about happily. He wished he could play with it, but he was just too tired.

Night fell, and the forest was bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight. The little bird sat in his nest, looking at the stars, still thinking about the butterfly.

He wished he could fly as fast as the butterfly. But as he sat there, he realized that he loved flying at his own pace, enjoying the sights of the forest.

The next morning, the little bird woke up to the sound of the forest coming alive. He saw the butterfly again, still as beautiful and lively as ever.

He decided to admire the butterfly from a distance instead of chasing it. He realized that some things are meant to be admired from afar.

The little bird was content. He sang his melodious song, his heart filled with joy. He watched the butterfly dance in the air, admiring its beauty and grace.

From that day on, the little bird and the butterfly shared the forest in harmony. The bird learnt the joy of admiration, and the butterfly continued to spread beauty in the forest.