Sunday, April 3, 2011
I want to see the world!
Few years ago a small crocodile * lived in a swamp in a far away place. He dreamed of becoming a big crocodile but as food was scarce, he became weak and grew sadder and sadder.
He left for the open sea, to find food and realize his dream, but the day became increasingly hot and he was still far from the seashore. The little crocodile - rapidly drying out and now in desperation - lay down to die.
A Small Boy* took pity on the stranded crocodile and carried him to the sea. The crocodile, instantly revived, was grateful. “Little boy”, he said, “you have saved my life. If I can ever help you in any way, please call me. I will be at your command…”
A few years later, the boy called the crocodile, who was now big and strong. “Brother Crocodile”, he said, “I too have a dream. I want to see the world”.
“Climb on my back,” said the crocodile, “and tell me, which way do you want to go?”
“Follow the sun”, said the boy.
The crocodile set off for the east, and they traveled the oceans for five years, until one day the crocodile said to the boy, “Brother, we have been traveling for a long time. But now the time has come for us to return home. In memory of your kindness, I will turn myself into a treasure that never wears out*, where you and your children can utilize it until the sun sinks in the sea.”
The End
Note:
Crocodile* = The Island of East Timor, and Others
a treasure that never wears out* = Science (Port folio)
Small Boy* = Moreira
This modification, Based on: "the LEGEND OF EAST TIMOR: THE CROCODILE STORY" by East Timor's Independence Day Committee
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