The Fall of Humpty Dumpty

    By Ravikant Sharma

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    16 Jul, 2024

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    Humpty Dumpty, with his big round belly, sat on top of the tall, stone wall, watching the lively kingdom below. He enjoyed the view from up there.

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    He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his back. He was content, enjoying his solitude on the wall.

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    One sunny day, a sudden gust of wind blew. Humpty Dumpty, unable to maintain his balance, teetered dangerously on the edge of the wall.

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    With a yelp, he tumbled off the wall. He fell down, down, down, until he hit the ground with a loud crash. He was broken into pieces.

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    The King, hearing the commotion, sent all his men and horses to help. They tried their best to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

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    Despite their efforts, they couldn't mend Humpty Dumpty. He was too badly broken, and their attempts were in vain.

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    The King was disheartened. He had lost a dear friend. The kingdom mourned the loss of Humpty Dumpty.

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    Humpty Dumpty's place on the wall remained empty, a constant reminder of his fall.

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    The King, saddened by the incident, made a new rule in the kingdom. No one was allowed to sit on the wall, to prevent any further accidents.

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    The story of Humpty Dumpty was told to every child in the kingdom. It was a reminder to be careful and mindful of one's surroundings.

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    Every year, on the anniversary of Humpty Dumpty's fall, the kingdom held a moment of silence in his memory.

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    Humpty Dumpty's tale became a lesson for all, a story of caution, reminding everyone that some things, once broken, can never be put back together.