
The Little Frog's True Colors
By celsoxavieroficial

22 Aug, 2023

Once upon a time, in a tiny strip of the Amazon Rainforest, lived a rainbow-colored tiny frog named Fabio. Fabio was no ordinary frog, he wore an array of colors that would put a rainbow to shame.

But Fabio's vibrant colors also made him an outcast. He lived among a community of entirely green frogs, who shied away from anything that was different.

The green frogs were inherently prejudiced. They strongly believed that anything that wasn't green did not belong in their community.

To them, Fabio was an oddball, an anomaly. His colorful presence in the otherwise all-green environment was a constant source of discomfort.

This discrimination left Fabio feeling lonely and hurt. He yearned for acceptance and longed for friends.

Day after day, Fabio would sit by the pond, his rainbow colors reflecting off the water surface, wishing things were different.

Fabio often pondered over why he was different. Was there something wrong with him? Or was it just that others were unable to appreciate his uniqueness?

One day, as Fabio was lost in thought, a tiny hummingbird named Hettie flew by. She was attracted by the remarkable colors of the little frog.

Hettie was captivated by Fabio's colors and couldn't comprehend why the green frogs treated him any differently.

She approached Fabio, offering friendship and comfort, soon becoming the rainbow frog's only friend in the forest.

But Fabio still yearned for acceptance from the green frogs. He wished to be part of their community, be one among them.

Fabio decided to approach the green frogs again, hoping to persuade them that he meant no harm and only wanted friendship.

The green frogs, however, were far from welcoming. They viewed Fabio's colorful skin as a threat and harshly turned him away.

Hettie saw Fabio's disappointment. She refused to let him feel alone and decided to help him.

Hettie knew of an ancient forest legend which spoke of an enchantress who could alter one's colors. The hummingbird proposed that Fabio seek her help.

Fabio, captivated by this possibility, agreed to Hettie's plan. Gaining hope, he decided that he would find this enchantress.

They embarked on their journey, braving the dense forest, crossing rivers, and climbing steep hills, always moving forward despite the difficulties.

After days of wandering, they finally reached the enchantress's abode. It was a hidden cavern adorned with iridescent mushrooms and glittering crystals.

The enchantress was a wise old tortoise named Tilda. Adept in the magic of colors, she listened to Fabio's wish with a knowing smile.

Tilda looked at Fabio, her eyes twinkling with wisdom. She told him that changing his colors was not the solution, he needed to change the perceptions of the green frogs.

Fabio was taken aback by Tilda's words. He had come all this way, hoping to change his colors, yet the wise old tortoise was telling him that it wasn't the solution.

"But how can I change their perceptions?" Fabio asked, his colorful skin reflecting the iridescent glow of the cavern. Tilda smiled and began to tell him an old tale.

She narrated the story of a red firefly who had been shunned by its yellow family. But the firefly remained steadfast, showing kindness and eventually earning their respect.

The tale, although simple, struck a chord with Fabio. He realized that he didn't need to change himself, but rather show the green frogs that he was no different inside.

With newfound determination, Fabio thanked Tilda and set off on his journey back to the green frog community, accompanied by his loyal friend, Hettie.

Upon his return, Fabio displayed kindness and resilience. He shared his food, helped those in need, and showed the green frogs how colorful he was, not just on the outside.

Slowly but surely, the green frogs began to change their views. They saw Fabio's heart and realized that colors were only skin-deep; it was what was inside that mattered.

And one day, something remarkable happened. A little green frog hopped over to Fabio, extending his tiny hand in friendship, followed by others, creating a beautiful scene.

Fabio, once an outcast in his own home, was now a cherished member of the community. And all he had to do was to stay true to himself and show kindness.

From then on, Fabio's vibrant rainbow colors attracted not just Hettie, but also smiles, companionship and respect. He was a beacon of diversity, proving that differences enrich us all.