The Cunning Falcon

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a cunning falcon. He was known for his intelligence and his ability to outsmart even the most clever of his prey. The other birds in the forest were afraid of him and would often fly away at the mere sight of him.
One day, the cunning falcon decided to play a trick on the other birds in the forest. He flew around the forest, pretending to be injured and unable to fly properly. The other birds saw him and felt sorry for him. They thought he had been injured in a fight with another bird and decided to help him.
The cunning falcon pretended to be grateful and asked the other birds to help him find food. He led them to a nearby field where there were plenty of mice and rats. The other birds were happy to help and started catching the rodents.
However, the cunning falcon had other plans. As soon as the other birds were busy catching the rodents, the falcon swooped down and caught all the prey for himself. The other birds were shocked and angry when they realized that they had been tricked. They called the falcon a cheat and a thief and refused to talk to him.
The cunning falcon didn’t care. He had plenty of food to eat and was happy with his clever trick. However, he soon realized that he was alone in the forest. None of the other birds wanted to be friends with him or even talk to him. The cunning falcon realized that his trick had backfired and that he had lost the trust and respect of the other birds.
He decided to apologize to the other birds and promised never to trick them again. The other birds forgave him and slowly started to trust him again. The cunning falcon had learned his lesson and realized that it was better to be honest and trustworthy than to be cunning and deceitful. From that day on, he lived a happy life in the forest, surrounded by friends who trusted and respected him.

Moral

1. Intelligence and wit can overcome physical strength.
2. One should never underestimate the power of observation and strategy.
3. It is important to use one’s strengths and abilities to their fullest potential.
4. Patience and perseverance can lead to success.
5. One should not judge others based on their appearance or assumptions.
6. The value of teamwork and collaboration.
7. Honesty and integrity are important qualities to possess.
8. The consequences of greed and selfishness.
9. The importance of being adaptable and flexible in challenging situations.
10. The power of forgiveness and second chances.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria