The Tree And The Bird

Once there was a tree, it was a big tree with lots of branches and leaves. Because it gave a good shade, many birds perched on it and some built little nests. The tree didn't mind because it enjoyed the company especially at night as the tree feared being in the dark.

Sometimes, the tree made friends with the birds as it stood there listening to their gossips and chirping. Some of the stories were funny and exciting. Many times the tree tried to make a 'best friend' but whenever winter came the birds would fly off and never come back living their nests empty and withered and the tree would have to clean up after itself. For months until summer came, the tree always spent the cold winter alone in its thoughts wondering why isn't there anyone or anything that is willing to be with it.

Was the tree so massively big and ugly that nobody thought it had feelings? Or has the tree been too kind allowing every creature to nestle on it comfortably without any worry? After countless lonely winters. The tree made a promise to itself that it would never let anyone take advantage of it. From now on, no creatures are allowed to use the tree in anyway for their benefits alone.

Soon summer came and the chirps could be heard from afar. At once the tree perked its branches and prepared to chase of any birds that came close. As the birds drew nearer it realized that they were flying off to the next tree that had more branches and leaves. A sad sorrow downed on the tree fully realising that it was no longer needed and the birds would never bother to even take a second look at it.

As it stood cowering..trying to hide its tears..a hummingbird with broken wings flew and perched on its branch. The humming bird was in a lot of pain and complained that some boys threw stones on him resulting in the injury. The tree took sympathy and allowed the hummingbird to stay on it for as long as it wants. The tree even fed it with seeds and broke some of its twigs and leaves to create a nice comfortable nest.

Within a few weeks the humming bird had recovered and him and the tree became best friends. 'At last, I have a best friend!!' thought the tree beaming from one branch to the other. The humming bird looked like he was enjoying the tree's company too, always flying off and bringing news and stories from outside the Forrest, the tree could not be happier.

As winter drew nearer, the tree opened a discussion enquiring what the humming bird had planned? The bird drew a heavy breath and said that it should have to fly off since the weather was too cruel for a bird to survive. The bird explained that they would always be friends and that it would return every summer to spend time with the tree. Although the tree was sad to hear this, it still felt hopeful that the bird would return.

Winter came, it was a very difficult goodbye. The bird promised that it would visit as soon as the first leaf turned green.The tree gave it a painful nod and watch the bird fly. Spring came, then summer. The tree anticipated until the last leaf turned brown. Autumn then winter again. Still the tree waited for the first leaf to turn green.

The hummingbird never returned. According to the other birds that flew by in the summer to come,The hummingbird had found another tree in the Forrest nearby and has built a big enough nest for him and his family. The tree was no doubt hurt that the bird did not nearly feel the same way the tree felt about their friendship and the he had forgotten the promise he made to the tree.

With its head bent, the tree waited for the next winter where it would be alone, once more again and forever.