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Polly's Quest for Freedom

A Parrot's Tale of Courage and Perseverance

By Afsal ShajiPublished 12 months ago 4 min read
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Polly's Quest for Freedom
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Polly was a beautiful parrot with bright green feathers, a red beak, and large, expressive eyes. She lived in a small cage in a pet store, surrounded by other birds of all shapes and sizes. Polly was bored and lonely, longing for the freedom to fly and explore the world.

One day, a kind young girl named Lily came into the store to buy some bird food. As she passed Polly's cage, Polly chirped and fluttered her wings, hoping to catch the girl's attention. To Polly's delight, Lily noticed her and came over to say hello.

"Hello, little birdie," Lily said, reaching out to stroke Polly's feathers. "You're so pretty. What's your name?"

Polly squawked happily, and Lily took that as a sign of approval. She decided then and there to take Polly home with her.

When Lily took Polly out of her cage and put her in a carrying case, Polly felt a thrill of excitement. This was it! She was finally going to be free!

But as they walked out of the pet store, Polly realized that something was wrong. She was still in a cage, just a different kind of cage. She couldn't fly or stretch her wings, and she was confined to a small space.

For days, Polly sat in her cage, feeling more and more despondent. Lily tried to play with her and give her toys, but it wasn't the same as being able to fly and explore.

One day, as Lily was cleaning Polly's cage, Polly noticed a small hole in the corner of the cage. It was just big enough for her to squeeze through if she tried hard enough.

Polly hesitated for a moment. Was it worth the risk? What if she got lost or hurt? But the desire for freedom was too strong. Polly took a deep breath, spread her wings, and squeezed through the hole.

At first, Polly was exhilarated. She flew around the room, feeling the wind beneath her wings and the rush of freedom. But then she realized that she didn't know where she was or how to get back to her cage.

Polly perched on a nearby lamp, trying to figure out what to do. She heard Lily calling her name, but she didn't know how to respond.

Just as Polly was starting to panic, she heard a chirping noise from outside the window. She flew over to investigate and saw a group of birds perched on a nearby tree.

Polly landed on a branch next to them and chirped a greeting. The birds looked at her curiously, and one of them asked, "What are you doing here? You're not from around here, are you?"

Polly explained her situation, and the birds listened sympathetically. "We know what it's like to be caged," one of them said. "But you can't stay here forever. You need to find your way back home."

Polly nodded, feeling grateful for their advice. She flew back into the room, looking for a clue that would lead her back to her cage. She spotted Lily's shoe and remembered that she had seen it before in her cage.

Polly flew over to the shoe and perched on it, waiting for Lily to notice her. After a few minutes, Lily spotted her and picked her up, cooing with relief.

"You scared me, Polly," Lily said, holding her close. "I'm glad you're okay."

Polly chirped in response, feeling both relieved and triumphant. She had taken a risk and faced her fears, and she had learned that freedom was worth fighting for.From that day on, Polly was determined to find a way to live outside of her cage. She started to explore every corner of Lily's house, learning to fly in different rooms and trying to communicate with other birds outside.

One day, Lily noticed Polly's restlessness and decided to take her outside for some fresh air. As they sat in the park, Polly saw a flock of birds flying overhead, and she felt a longing to join them.

Without thinking twice, Polly spread her wings and flew towards the flock. To her surprise, the birds welcomed her, and she found herself flying alongside them, feeling more alive and free than ever before.

As she flew, Polly knew that she had finally found what she had been looking for. She had found a family and a community where she belonged, and she had discovered her true calling as a free bird.

Years passed, and Polly continued to fly with the flock, exploring new lands and making new friends. But she never forgot where she had come from, and she often thought of Lily and the small cage she had once called home.

One day, Polly decided to pay Lily a visit. As she perched on the windowsill of Lily's house, she saw the familiar cage in the corner of the room, and memories came flooding back.

But this time, Polly was not afraid. She knew that she had grown stronger and wiser, and that she had found a new home and family outside of that cage.

As Lily saw Polly outside the window, she smiled and waved, happy to see her old friend again. Polly chirped in response, feeling grateful for the life she had been given and the lessons she had learned.

And as the sun set behind her, Polly spread her wings and flew off into the horizon, ready to embrace whatever adventures lay ahead.

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Afsal Shaji

story teller from india

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