The Three Bags Full

    By William Hoisington

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    22 Mar, 2024

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    Once upon a time, in a lush green meadow, lived a black sheep named Baa Baa. Baa Baa was known for his shiny black wool, which was as soft as a cloud and as warm as a sunny day. One day, Baa Baa was sheared, and he ended up with three full bags of wool.

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    Baa Baa decided to deliver the bags of wool. The first bag was for his master, who lived in a cozy cottage not far from the meadow. The master was always kind to Baa Baa and took good care of him.

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    Baa Baa trotted towards the cottage and gave the first bag to his master. The master was overjoyed and thanked Baa Baa for his generosity. Feeling satisfied, Baa Baa then set off for his next destination.

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    The next bag of wool was for his dame, who lived in a beautiful farmhouse adorned with blooming flowers. The dame was a sweet old lady who loved knitting with Baa Baa's wool.

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    Baa Baa arrived at the farmhouse and handed over the second bag to the dame. The dame was delighted and thanked Baa Baa with a warm hug. Baa Baa then left the farmhouse, heading towards his final destination.

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    The last bag was for a little boy who lived down the lane. The boy was always excited to receive wool from Baa Baa, as he loved crafting toys from it.

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    However, Baa Baa faced an unexpected obstacle on his way. A wide river was blocking his path, and Baa Baa didn't know how to swim. He looked around, hoping to find a bridge or a boat.

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    Baa Baa spotted a turtle near the riverbank. He approached the turtle and explained his predicament. The turtle, being kind-hearted, offered to carry Baa Baa across the river on his back.

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    With Baa Baa on his back, the turtle swam across the river. Baa Baa thanked the turtle profusely for his help. After saying goodbye, Baa Baa continued on his journey to the little boy's house.

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    Baa Baa finally arrived at the boy's house and gave him the last bag of wool. The boy was ecstatic and thanked Baa Baa with a huge grin on his face. Baa Baa felt a sense of contentment, having successfully delivered all three bags.

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    As Baa Baa was preparing to head back home, he noticed that the sun had set, and it was getting dark. He decided to rest for the night at the boy's house before heading back to the meadow.

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    The boy's mother prepared a warm bed of hay for Baa Baa in their barn. Baa Baa slept peacefully, dreaming about the adventures he had experienced that day.

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    The next morning, Baa Baa woke up, thanked the boy and his mother for their hospitality, and began his journey back to the meadow. The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were chirping melodiously.

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    On his way back, Baa Baa crossed the river again. This time, he did not need the turtle's help, as he found a narrow bridge nearby. He crossed the bridge and continued on his way.

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    Baa Baa reached the meadow by midday. He was welcomed by the other sheep who were eager to hear about his adventures. Baa Baa shared his story, and they all listened attentively.

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    From that day on, Baa Baa became a hero among the other sheep. They admired his bravery and kindness. Baa Baa, however, remained humble and continued to live his life as usual.

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    The master, the dame, and the boy cherished the wool they received from Baa Baa. They all made beautiful things from it and always remembered Baa Baa's kindness.

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    Baa Baa's wool became even more famous in the town. People from far and wide came to see the black sheep whose wool was as soft as a cloud and as warm as a sunny day.

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    Baa Baa continued to share his wool with others. He always remembered the happiness he brought to the master, the dame, and the little boy. He knew that his wool was not just warm, but it was also full of love.

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    And so, Baa Baa lived happily in his meadow, always ready for his next adventure. His story became a tale told for generations, reminding everyone of the black sheep who delivered three bags full of wool with love and kindness.

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    Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes, sir. Yes, sir, Three bags full. One for my master, one for my dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane. Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes, sir. Yes, sir, Three bags full.