The Humming-bird’s share An Amerindian

tale

de Sébastien Juras

Once upon a time there was a beautiful forest,

that provided everything that its inhabitants needed to live

happily.

One day, an enormous fire, destroyed this beautiful forest.

All the animals sought shelter and watched their beautiful

forest disappear in front of their

eyes.

Except, one little

humming-bird was busy, …

Collecting droplets of water with its beak in the neighbouring lake,

To throw them on the gigantic fire.

Tirelessly, it continued, going back and forth

collecting droplets.

Annoyed by this ridiculous agitation, the ostrich said:

« Humming-bird, you must be crazy! It’s

not with these little droplets that you are going to stop

this fire! »

By Sébastien Juras

And the humming-bird answered :

« I know, but I’m doing my share. »