The King of the Crows

    By MOHAMED

    The King of the Crows cover image

    25 Mar, 2024

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    In a time not known to man, crows held dominion over all the birds in the forest. Their king, a crow of regal stature, resided in the Great Palm Tree, the tallest tree in the middle of the forest, and watched over his subjects.

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    The Great Palm Tree, a natural throne, was equipped with a chair, a chamber, and a crib for the young prince crows who were being groomed for royal duties. The Crow King ruled with wisdom and justice, earning the love and respect of his subjects.

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    One day, a loyal servant, known for his trustworthiness and firmness, flew to the king while he was perched at the gate of the Great Palm Tree. The servant had an urgent message to deliver.

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    The servant crow informed the King about a mite infestation that was spreading throughout the palace. The mites were crawling within the walls, destroying the structure of the Great Palm Tree. The servant pleaded for the king to send out the crows to destroy the mites before they could cause more damage.

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    The King chuckled at the servant's concern, dismissing it as trivial. He believed himself to be a ruler of great stature, far above worrying about such minor issues. He sent the servant away without taking any action against the mites.

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    As time passed, the winds grew stronger, and the palm trees swayed violently. The winds and the palm trees seemed to be in constant quarrel, each trying to overpower the other. The Great Palm Tree, despite having a stronger trunk, was not spared from this quarrel.

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    The mites, left unchecked, continued to weaken the structure of the Great Palm Tree. And so, when a particularly strong gust of wind blew, the Great Palm Tree could not hold its ground. It collapsed to the ground, taking with it the royal palace.

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    The Crow King watched in horror as his throne, his palace, crumbled. The bed for the young princes was destroyed, and the court was in ruins. The King was filled with regret for not heeding the servant's warning.

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    The King called his servant, his voice filled with dread. He asked for help, pleading for the servant to do something about the disaster. The servant, however, replied, "O my lord, I am not looking into these matters," echoing the King's dismissive words.

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    The Crow King was left with no choice but to admit his mistake. He realized that every problem, no matter how small, should not be overlooked. He began to take responsibility for his decisions and vowed to rebuild his kingdom.

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    The King and his subjects worked together to rebuild their home. They built a new palace, stronger and more beautiful than the one before. And from that day forward, the King never dismissed any concern as trivial.

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    The King's transformation brought about a change in the kingdom. The subjects learned the value of every voice, of every concern. The kingdom thrived under their wise and humble King, and peace was restored in the forest.

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    The Crow King's story became a tale of wisdom, a lesson for every creature in the forest. It reminded them of the importance of humility and the consequences of neglect. It was a story that was told and retold, for generations to come.

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    The tale ended with a new beginning for the forest and its inhabitants. The King's wisdom and humility resonated throughout the forest, shaping the values of the birds. The forest thrived, and so did its tale, echoing in every chirp and caw.

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    The forest lived on, carrying the legacy of the Crow King. The Great Palm Tree stood once again, tall and strong, a symbol of the King's wisdom. And the crows, they remembered their King, their tale, and the lessons it taught.

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    The Crow King's tale served as a beacon of hope and wisdom for generations to come. It reminded them of the power of humility, the significance of every voice, and the importance of acknowledging even the smallest concerns.

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    The once-great Palm Tree, though no longer the throne of the Crow King, still stood tall in the forest, reminding all of the King's tale. The crows would gather around it, passing down the story of their wise King to the young ones.

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    The story of the Crow King became a part of the forest, its roots as deep as the Great Palm Tree itself. It was a story that shaped a kingdom, a story that taught a lesson, and a story that lived on.

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    The forest continues to thrive, and so does the tale of the Crow King. The crow perched on the Great Palm Tree is no longer a king, but a storyteller, carrying forward a legacy of wisdom and humility.

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    So remember, in a time not known to man, crows held dominion over all the birds in the forest. They had a king who lived, learned, and left a legacy. A legacy that echoes in the caws of the crows and the rustling of the palm trees, a legacy of wisdom, humility, and responsibility.