Ancient Stories

The poison of loneliness!
A snake bit a hen. Poisoned and in pain, she sought refuge in her nest, but the other hens cast her out to avoid spreading the venom. Limping and weeping, she disappeared into the horizon—not from the snake’s bite, but from the cruelty of those she loved.

Some time later, a hummingbird arrived with news: “Your sister is alive, but she has lost her leg. She lives in a distant cave and struggles to find food. She needs your help.”
But one by one, the hens made excuses—one was laying eggs, another was searching for grain, and another was caring for her chicks.

Time passed. The hummingbird returned, this time with sorrowful news: “Your sister has died alone in the cave. There was no one to bury her or mourn for her.”
Regret filled the coop. Without hesitation, the hens rushed toward the cave. But when they arrived, they found only a note:

"In life, many won’t cross the street to help you, but they will travel the world to bury you. And most tears at funerals do not come from sorrow, but from regret."

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