The Donkey's Tale

    By Storybird

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    14 Dec, 2023

    a white horse standing in a field of sheep in the background is a blue sky and a few white sheep

    Weiss Schnee's life took a turn when she was transformed into a donkey. She found herself in a farm, serving as a beast of burden. She was not alone; other donkeys shared her fate. The hard work soon made her fit into her new body. Standing on four hooves felt normal.

    a painting of a group of people standing in a circle of sheep in a field with mountains in the background

    The donkeys were a close-knit group. They welcomed Weiss with open hooves. Their braying sounded like music to her ears. Soon, Weiss learned their language and felt like one of them.

    a man standing in front of a painting of a cow in a field of grass and flowers with a fence

    The farmer who owned them was a tough man, but fair. He worked them hard but also took good care of them. Weiss began to understand the rhythm of farm life.

    a white horse standing in the middle of a forest with trees and ferns on the ground and a path leading to it

    Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. Weiss's old life felt like a distant memory. Her human friends tried to find her and turn her back, but they couldn't find her.

    a woman riding a horse next to a white horse on a dirt road near a barn and a fence

    One day, her friends came too close to the farm. Their presence scared her, causing her to kick and bray. It was the farmer who calmed her down, stroking her white coat until she quieted.

    a painting of two white horses in a field of flowers with mountains in the background and a sky with clouds

    As time passed, Weiss didn't feel any different as a donkey. She wasn't happier or sadder; she was just a donkey. She accepted her new life and moved on.

    a painting of a farm with horses and lambs and a dog and a horse and a dog and a horse and a dog

    The farmer never let her go. She was a good worker and he needed her. Weiss accepted her fate. The farm became her home, the other donkeys her family.

    a woman in a white dress standing in a field with a herd of sheep behind her and a mountain in the background

    Life went on. Weiss became a mother to several foals. She taught them the language of the donkeys and the ways of the farm. Her human life became a distant memory.

    a girl in a blue coat and hat walking down a dirt road with a cow in the background and a green field

    One day, a young girl stumbled upon the farm. She was lost and scared. Weiss approached her, her white coat shimmering in the sunlight.

    a painting of a woman in a white dress petting a white dog in a field of flowers and trees

    The girl was terrified at first, but Weiss's gentle nature calmed her. She stroked Weiss's coat, whispering words of thanks. Weiss had found a new friend.

    a girl in a white dress holding a basket of fruit in a field with mountains in the background and a dog in the foreground

    The girl visited the farm regularly. She brought carrots and apples for Weiss and her foals. Weiss looked forward to these visits. They were a bright spot in her life.

    a girl in a white dress hugging a white horse in a park with trees and grass in the background

    The girl's visits reminded Weiss of her old life. She felt a sense of longing, but she also felt content. She was a donkey, and she was happy.

    a girl in a white dress standing in a field of daisies with mountains in the background and a sky with clouds

    One day, the girl didn't visit. Weiss waited, but she didn't come. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months, but the girl didn't return.

    a woman in a white dress and a horse in a field with mountains in the background and a sky with clouds

    Weiss felt a sense of loss. She missed the girl's laughter, her gentle touch. But life had to go on. She had her foals to look after.

    a couple of white horses standing on top of a lush green field next to a dog and sheep on a dirt road

    Weiss continued her life as a donkey. She worked hard, took care of her foals, and enjoyed the company of the other donkeys. She had accepted her life.

    three horses are standing in a field near a barn and a barn house with a sky background and clouds

    Years passed. The farmer grew old. He couldn't work as hard as before. Weiss and the other donkeys took on more responsibilities.

    a painting of horses in a snowy field with a barn and mountain in the background with snow on the ground

    One day, the farmer couldn't get up. He was too weak. Weiss and the other donkeys watched as he was taken away. The farm was silent.

    a white horse standing in a field with other animals around it and a sky with clouds above it and a mountain in the distance

    Weiss felt a sense of loss. The farmer had been a constant in her life. But she had her foals and the other donkeys. They were her family.

    a painting of a man standing next to two horses in a field with a barn in the background and a woman standing next to them

    The farm was taken over by the farmer's son. He was a kind man, just like his father. Life on the farm continued, just as before.

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    Weiss grew old. Her white coat was not as bright as before. But she was still strong, still the leader of the donkeys.

    a woman standing next to a white horse in a forest with trees and grass behind her, with a white horse in the background

    One day, Weiss saw a familiar face. It was the girl, now a woman. She had returned. Weiss brayed in recognition, and the woman smiled.

    a girl in a white dress is walking a horse down a street with a basket of fruit in her hand

    The woman visited Weiss regularly. She brought carrots and apples, just like before. Weiss felt a sense of comfort. Some things never changed.

    a woman riding on the back of a white horse in a field of green grass with mountains in the background

    Weiss's life was full. She was a donkey, and she was content. She had her foals, her friends, and her farm. She was home.

    a white horse laying on top of a lush green field of grass and flowers on a sunny day with a blue sky

    As Weiss grew older, she took things slower. She enjoyed the sun on her back, the taste of fresh grass. She was at peace.

    a white horse standing in the snow next to a lake and trees with snow on them and a mountain in the background

    Weiss lived a long life. She had seen many seasons change, had felt joy and sorrow. She had lived as a donkey, and it was good.

    a couple of people standing next to each other in a field of grass and flowers with trees in the background

    In her final moments, Weiss was surrounded by her family. Her foals, now grown, the other donkeys, the farmer's son, and the woman. She closed her eyes, content.

    two girls standing next to a horse in a field of flowers and grass with mountains in the background and a sky with clouds

    Weiss's life as a donkey was not a curse, but a journey. A journey of acceptance, of finding a new family, of being content. Her story was a tale of resilience and love.