The Starfish ThrowerBy hazarambi

The Starfish Thrower
By hazarambi
Created on 26 Jun, 2024

A young boy was on the beach, picking up starfish after starfish, and gently throwing them back into the ocean.

His tiny hands moved swiftly, picking up the starfish, feeling their bumpy texture, and hurling them back into the sea.

An old man, out for his evening walk, watched the boy's ceaseless efforts with amusement and curiosity.

"You can't possibly save them all, boy. Why even bother?" the old man asked, his voice carrying a hint of cynicism.

Without missing a beat, the boy picked up another starfish, looked at the old man, and threw it into the sea.

"I made a difference to that one," he said, his voice filled with conviction and purpose.

The old man was taken aback. He looked at the boy, then at the starfish, and then back at the boy.

A soft smile spread across his face as he understood the boy's perspective.

The boy continued to throw starfish back into the ocean, one at a time, each action echoing his belief.

Soon, the old man joined him. Together, they made a difference, one starfish at a time.

As the night fell, the beach was alive with the splashing of the rescued starfish and the laughter of a boy and an old man.

Their story echoes the belief that every small action counts, and that we can make a positive impact, even if it's just one step at a time.

The Starfish Thrower
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