The jungle was supposed to be democratic, but who would teach that to the Eagle. The animals were scared of him. The Eagle preyed on rabbits and squirrels, and even the larger species, not even sparing their little children.
The Eagle became very proud and wanted to rule the universe. He thus challenged the sun. With it's sharp gaze, it promised to bring the sun under its control. However, his overconfidence and stupid pride lead to the burning of his eyes. The Eagle turned blind.
Now, the Eagle is held captive in the jungle, powerless. Evil never lasts long.
This 99 word fiction is shared with Blogging from A to Z April Challenge - E.
Evil never lasts long, true words. Great work as usual, well done!
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DeletePerfect use of Eagle and Evil...yes, the latter will end soon.
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Deletesuper... and so true :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the Jataka tales feel to this story :) Something my daughter would appreciate too :)
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Thanks Shailaja :-)
DeletePride comes before a fall. A life lesson well portrayed in 100 words.
ReplyDeleteThank You Suzy :-)
DeleteWhat a strong and powerful message! Pride never lasts.. and that is how it is meant to be!
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Thanks Geetika :-)
DeleteNice thoughts,Amrit.
ReplyDeleteThank You Sarala :-)
DeleteLoved this one too. In today's scenario, when we Homo sapiens are at a loss of morals I think your idea of relating animals and morals is absolutely great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah :-)
DeleteWow, that's a powerful tale in so less words. Everything goes around. The Eagle has learned it's lesson.
ReplyDeleteThank You Prasanna :-)
DeleteYes yes. Pride is no good. That's for sure :) Well said!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vinay :-)
Deleteindeed..evil does not last long! only if it were as true in the human world too!
ReplyDeleteThank You Shubhangi :-)
DeleteEvil never lasts long! So true :) Well said
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Thanks Swathi :-)
DeleteIt seemed like the story of a political party ;)
ReplyDeleteHa ha ... well well ;-)
DeleteEvil never lasts longs. But your lessons surely will :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Soumya :-)
DeleteI agree with you when you say Evil never lasts! Kudos!
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DeleteI love Eagles. We have them everywhere around here. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer :-)
DeleteGreat microfiction, Amrit. Love the lesson we can learn from nature
ReplyDeleteThank You Leslie :-)
DeleteTook me back to my childhood, when I used to read Jataka tales. Nice one :)
ReplyDeleteHopefully...!
ReplyDeleteThank You Satya :-)
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