The Rooster's Wake-Up Call

    By Raquel

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    03 Jun, 2024

    a rooster standing on a fence in a field of flowers and a barn in the background with a red sky, folk art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, highly detailed digital painting

    Every day, the rooster crows at 5 in the morning, echoing 'cock-a-doodle-doo' through the tranquil farm.

    a man standing in front of a farm with chickens and a red barn in the background with a red sky, context art, a comic book panel, Art Spiegelman, western comic book art

    His owner, a farmer, wakes up, irritated by the early wake-up call, and grumbles, 'Shut up, rooster! You are very annoying!'

    two roosters are standing in a field of flowers and a barn in the background with a red roof, folk art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    One day, the rooster stops crowing. The farmer oversleeps, leading to a series of problems: his animals are hungry, his house is dirty, and he misses important events.

    a man standing in a field with chickens around him and a house in the background with a tree and a few birds, american realism, a comic book panel, Art Spiegelman, western comic book art

    Realizing his life is disorganized without the rooster's crowing, the farmer decides he needs to change his routine.

    a man standing next to a chicken in a field of grass near a barn with a rooster on it, american scene painting, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, western comic book art

    He apologizes to the rooster, saying, 'I'm sorry. I didn't know how much I needed you. Please, crow again.' The rooster seems to understand.

    a man standing in a field with two chickens next to hay bales and a barn in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, highly detailed digital painting

    The next morning, the rooster crows again: 'cock-a-doodle-doo'. The farmer wakes up with a smile, grateful for the rooster's crow that marks the beginning of his day.

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    His life improves: He wakes up early, brushes his teeth, washes his face, and dresses in clean clothes. He prepares breakfast and takes good care of his animals.

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    He sweeps the floor, cleans the house, attends the town fair, and even has time to work in his garden. His daily routine is now well-structured and efficient.

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    At night, he takes a shower, puts on his pajamas, and reads a book before bed. The farm is peaceful, the animals are content, and the farmer is satisfied.

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    Since then, the rooster's crow becomes the signal of a well-organized and happy day on the farm. The farmer appreciates the rooster's punctuality and the structured routine it brings to his life.

    a rooster standing on a fence in a field with a sunset in the background and a farm with chickens, folk art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, western comic book art

    The rooster's crow is no longer a source of annoyance but a beloved alarm clock. The farmer cherishes his routine, realizing that it brings balance and satisfaction to his life.

    a rooster standing on a fence post in a field of flowers and grass with a sunset in the background, folk art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, western comic book art

    The rooster and the farmer share a newfound respect for each other. The rooster's crow echoes across the farm, signifying the start of another well-organized day.