
MELA
By Mimidoo Dera

30 Jan, 2024

In the heart of Mela's imagination, there was a lively African family. Papa and Mama were always seated on the couch, their comforting presence a constant in her world. Mela loved them dearly and drew strength from their love.

Mela also had a special friend, Stella the drummer. Stella could tap out the most amazing rhythms on her drum, filling Mela's world with music and joy.

Mela's friends, Julie and Jenny, were never far behind. They loved riding their bicycles in the house, their laughter echoing through the rooms. Their antics brought a sense of adventure to Mela's world.

Their kingdom was ruled by a simple and kind king. This king loved to lie down, a habit that Mela found amusing. His gentle rule brought peace and order to their world.

Mela loved to watch Papa and Mama on the couch. She admired their calmness and how they seemed content just being together.

The sound of Stella's drums was the heartbeat of their world. Mela loved the rhythm, the energy, and the way it made her feel alive.

Julie and Jenny's bicycle races through the house were always a sight to behold. Their laughter and playful rivalry added to the charm of their world.

The king's habit of lying down was a source of amusement for Mela. She loved the simplicity and the quirkiness of his character.

One day, Mela suggested they all try to be like the king and spend a day lying down. The idea was met with amusement and excitement.

Stella brought out her drum, playing a soothing rhythm that made lying down a relaxing experience.

Julie and Jenny, for once, left their bicycles and lay down, their laughter echoing through the room as they whispered stories to each other.

Papa and Mama, lying down on their couch, watched their imaginary world unfold with loving eyes.

The king was delighted to see his subjects following his favorite pastime. He smiled, his heart filled with joy.

Mela was thrilled to see her idea come to life. She lay down, listening to Stella's drum, the laughter of her friends, and the loving whispers of Papa and Mama.

The day passed in a blur of laughter, stories, and music. Mela realized that sometimes, the simplest of ideas could bring the most joy.

As the day came to an end, Mela felt a sense of peace and happiness. She knew that her imaginative world was a place of love, joy, and creativity.

Papa and Mama, Stella, Julie, Jenny, and the king, they were all part of her world. And they brought her comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging.

That night, as Mela lay down to sleep, she felt a sense of accomplishment. She had brought joy to her world and her heart was filled with happiness.

She realized that her autism did not define her. Rather, it gave her a unique perspective, allowing her to see the world in a way others couldn't.

As Mela drifted off to sleep, she knew that she would wake up to another day of adventures in her imaginative world. A world filled with love, joy, and endless possibilities.

And so, Mela's world continued to spin, filled with the rhythm of Stella's drum, the laughter of Julie and Jenny, the loving presence of Papa and Mama, and the gentle rule of the king. Her world was a canvas of her imagination, and she was the artist.

Mela knew that she was loved and cherished. She knew that she was unique, special, and wonderfully imaginative. And she knew that she was capable of bringing joy and happiness to her world.

In the end, Mela's story is a reminder to us all. A reminder to see the world through the eyes of a child, to cherish simplicity, and to find joy in the ordinary. Because in the end, it's these little moments that make life truly beautiful.