
The Little Frog Who Wanted to Fly
By amlabdilrahman

24 Mar, 2024

In the middle of a dense, green forest, there was a small pond where a little frog named Lily lived. Lily was not an ordinary frog; she had a dream. A dream that filled her heart with longing and her eyes with determination.

Unlike other frogs, Lily did not dream of catching the juiciest flies or having the most comfortable lily pad. No, Lily dreamt of soaring in the sky, flying like the birds she saw above her.

Every morning, she would watch the birds fly above the pond, their wings gliding effortlessly through the sky. She admired their freedom and wished she could join them up there.

One day, Lily made up her mind. She was going to learn to fly. No matter how many times she failed, she promised herself that she wouldn’t give up. She was a frog with a mission.

Lily began to train herself. She would leap from the highest rock into the pond, trying to stay airborne as long as possible. Each time she fell, she rose again, not letting failure deter her.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Lily's determination did not waver. Despite the countless setbacks and the physical toll, she remained steadfast, her dream of flying still alive.

One day, while Lily was practicing, she saw a butterfly fluttering nearby. The butterfly was small, just like Lily, but it could fly. Lily felt a surge of hope.

Over the next few days, Lily observed the butterfly. She watched how it moved its wings, how it caught the wind, and how it fluttered gracefully. Lily was learning from the butterfly.

Inspired by the butterfly, Lily tried a new technique. Instead of simply jumping, she began to flap her legs, mimicking the butterfly's wing movements. The results were promising.

After weeks of arduous training, something incredible happened. Lily jumped from the rock and instead of falling straight into the pond, she glided in the air for a moment. It was a small victory, but a significant one.

Lily was ecstatic. Her hard work was paying off. Each day, she managed to stay airborne a little longer. Her dream of flying was slowly becoming a reality.

Soon, Lily's leaps turned into small flights. She could now glide from one end of the pond to the other. The sight of a small frog flying left the entire forest in awe.

Lily was delighted. Not only because she could fly, but because she had proven that dreams, no matter how seemingly impossible, can come true with determination and hard work.

Lily became an inspiration to all the creatures in the forest. Her story of perseverance and resilience spread far and wide, encouraging others to pursue their dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.

Lily's life was transformed. She spent her days soaring above the pond, feeling the wind under her feet. She was no longer a small frog stuck on the ground; she was a frog who could fly.

Lily had achieved her dream, but she did not stop there. She continued to practice and perfect her flying skills. She never forgot the determination and effort it took to get her where she was.

Despite her achievements, Lily remained humble. She remembered her days of struggle and used them as a reminder to never take her flying for granted. She cherished every moment she spent in the sky.

The story of Lily, the little frog who wanted to fly, serves as a reminder to all of us. It tells us that no dream is too big, and no dreamer is too small. If we believe in ourselves and work hard, we can achieve anything.

Lily became a living testament to the power of dreams and the strength of determination. She showed everyone that with courage, persistence, and a little faith, even a frog could touch the sky.

From that day forward, Lily continued to fly, to dream, and to inspire. She lived her life with joy and gratitude, cherishing her ability to fly, and reminding everyone that dreams really do come true.

So, whenever you feel like your dreams are too big, or you're too small to achieve them, remember Lily. Remember that with determination, patience, and hard work, you can reach heights you never thought possible.

Remember, it's not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up. Just like Lily, keep trying, keep dreaming, and one day, you too might just touch the sky.