The Cloud That Stayed
The Cloud That Stayed High in the sky, all the clouds were always rushing somewhere. They stretched, raced, and changed shapes quickly. But one small cloud liked to stay still. It hovered over a village and watched quietly. Other clouds laughed, saying, “You’ll never go anywhere if you don’t move.” One hot afternoon, the village below grew dry and tired. The rushing clouds had already passed by. The small cloud felt heavy. It didn’t run. It didn’t race. It stayed—and gently let the rain fall. The earth cooled. The trees breathed again. Children danced in the rain. When the cloud finally drifted away, it felt lighter than ever.