The girl and the Singing Tree

The girl and the Singing Tree

In a bustling port town lived a girl orphan. Girl name. Father and mother died when she was little. Since the girl lived with her aunt. However the very rude to her aunt. The girl is very sad. But he tried to brave and patient.

The girl was a diligent boy. He tried to do his duties properly. One of them is to take water from wells. Location of the wells is very far from home. Fortunately, in the middle of the road there is a big old tree and lush. The girl often stopped under the tree to unwind.

Sometimes, sad girl crying under the tree. He felt alone in this world. He did not know to complain to anyone. Between sobs, She always prayed to God to watch over and help him. Strangely, every time he cries, the tree was always develop branches. The leaves move gently and rhythmically. Soft breeze like a melodious song. The girl was always fascinated to hear it. So he would forget his grief. Even to sleep. When he fell asleep tree branches bent leaves. The girl so sheltered from the hot sun. If the girl fell asleep too long, the tree will drop leaves into a smooth cheek. Because of the girl was awake.

Day after day passed .. King will make a cruise ship. Old trees that have to be cut down. The wood used to build ships. The girl became restless, she worried that parents will participate tree felled.

That afternoon, after taking water from wells, She stopped for a moment under the old tree. He saw a white cross on the tree trunk. Means the tree will be cut favorite. The girl's heart was so sad. He could not speak. The tears flowed freely. Tanggannya hugged his beloved tree.

"My tree, maybe today is the last day of our meeting. Tomorrow they'll cut you. I'll lose the only friend I had. I was so sad. But I can not help it. Good-bye my tree," She sobbed.

As the days and the tree bent back the branches and leaves. As if hugging girl. The leaves are gently rubbed his cheek girl. There was singing from the tree.

"Do not be sad, sweet boy. The ship will not sail without a will. Come and join sail with him later. So we will be together again," whispered the console tree girl.

The next morning the tree was felled. A few months later the ship was finished King desired. A gala party was held when the ship would sail for the first time. But when will be launched, the ship would not move at all to leave the dock. Residents tried to push it. But the ship remained motionless. King became upset and angry.

News about the ship that refused to move were finally heard by the girl. He remembered the last message her old tree. She painstakingly went to the port city. And managed to meet the King. He asked permission to be sailing ship. King originally did not believe it. But because the ship would not move, the king finally allowed. The girl was rushed up to the ship. Full bridge diusapnya miss it.

"My tree, please help me. Move, cruise .. The entire population of this town want to see you sail the ocean."

Everyone's waiting to pound what would happen. The ship was moving little by little. Then he lepaslah from the back. He calmly drove to the sea. Cheering townspeople. King was also happy about his heart. The girl hugged.

"How can engaku this membuatkapal sail?" King asked in astonishment mingled with surprise.

"Thanks to the grace of God, Your Honor. Incidentally this ship made of old wood my friend," She replied politely.

The girl then told the whole story of his life to the King. The king's heart was touched. Since the girl lived in the palace and became the adopted son of King.

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