
The Falcon and the Hen: A Heartfelt Journey of Betrayal, Wisdom, and Redemption
By Fwangshak Joseph

28 Sep, 2024

In the beginning, Hen, Falcon, and the Sun were inseparable friends. Their laughter echoed across the vast skies, a testament to their close bond.

One day, the Sun approached Falcon with a request. He needed to borrow some money and promised to repay Falcon in good time. Falcon agreed, trusting his friend's word.

As time passed, the Sun didn't return the money. Each time Falcon tried to collect, the Sun made excuses and delayed the payment.

Whenever Falcon tried visiting the Sun, the Sun would shine so fiercely that the poor Falcon couldn't bear the heat, forcing him to turn back home, scorched and empty-handed.

Frustrated, Falcon turned to Hen for advice. He shared his troubles and asked for her wisdom on how to handle the Sun's intense heat.

Hen suggested that Falcon visit the Sun early in the morning when his rays were still soft. Falcon, filled with hope, decided to try her idea the next day.

At dawn, Falcon soared to meet the Sun. The Sun, still yawning and waking, was caught by surprise. Falcon seized the opportunity to confront him about the debt.

The Sun, taken aback, asked Falcon who told him to visit at dawn. Impulsively, Falcon revealed that it was Hen's idea.

Upon hearing this, the Sun decided to trick Falcon. He told Falcon that he had given the money to Hen to return to him, and was shocked she hadn't done so yet.

Falcon, filled with anger and betrayal, flew away without questioning the Sun's claim. He couldn't believe that Hen, his trusted friend, would keep the money from him.

From that day on, Falcon started hunting Hen's chicks whenever he saw them. He swooped down angrily, taking them away as punishment for Hen's supposed betrayal.

Hen tried to explain that she never had the money, but Falcon, blinded by his anger, refused to listen. And so, the once close friends became enemies.

Even today, Falcon and Hen remain enemies, all because of a lie and the failure to seek the truth. Their story serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers of deceit.

Trickery can destroy friendships – Lies and deceit can turn friends into enemies, causing harm that lasts for generations. Always seek the truth before acting – Jumping to conclusions without hearing all sides of a story can lead to regrettable actions.