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Articles: Short Stories | Bed Time Stories
- Mr. VNS Raju Inapakutiki
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8. The return of the birds (story of 8th Feb.’05 night)
A group of birds living on the banyan tree in the forest got an unusual guest from the nearby city. It is a sparrow that got stuck in the tarpaulin of an empty truck headed towards the forest. As soon as the tarpaulin was dragged to load the forest produce, the sparrow freed itself off and perched on the nearby banyan tree.
This sparrow was confused to see trees and hills everywhere and wondering what to do. Noticing the sparrow in this state, a sparrow on the nearby branch tried to comfort it by asking “ are you new to this place?” The city sparrow answered simply “ YES I am from the city”.
Do you want something to eat? – the forest sparrow asked again
Yes – said the city sparrow
Then come along with me, I shall help you find some worms to feed on.
Grains to feed on? – Questioned the city sparrow
Yes, do you like them most? – asked the forest sparrow.
No, we do not eat worms; we eat cooked rice, various preparations that people make in excess and through them in the dustbins. These preparations are very taste and we eat them – said the city sparrow.
With this, the forest sparrow got interested in the kind of food that is available in the city and started asking many questions. The final question being: Suppose I also come to city along with my family, would there be sufficient food to eat?
Yes, there is lots of food being wasted every day before the back of several good hotels. You can certainly come, if you wish.
With the narration of various foods that the city sparrows get to eat, the forest sparrow has decided to migrate to city along with its family and its kith and kin, if they too are interested.
Both the sparrows returned to the banyan tree after eating some grains in the nearby wheat field. By that time all other sparrows too have returned to the rest for a siesta after lunch. The scene encouraged the forest sparrow that accompanied the city sparrow to speak about the city life. The city sparrow spoke at length and mesmerized all. By evening, all the sparrows living on the banyan tree have decided to migrate to the city.
The truck that came in the morning was getting loaded with the forest produce – tamarind, various roots, fruits, flowers, some logs and bamboos. The sparrows spotted this and decided to board the same to go to the city.
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