Handel's Bout

There was this boy named Handel

who spoke very little to anyone.

Not because he was stubborn

but because he did not understand

how to be social. He lived

with his parents in the city and

they did everything to get him

to talk but he refused. This happen

over and over and over again.

Handel just did not desire to express

himself. He would take without

saying anything and it happened

that when his birthday came around.

His father planned to give him a huge

gift and make him happy to talk.

So when the big day happened,

his birthday, his father took him

around the backyard and showed

him a bright red and black tricycle.

Handel jumped for joy but he did not speak.

His father somewhat disappointed

allowed his son to play.

And after sometime, Handel refused

to play with the gift and his father

upset demand him to answer

and he slowly and carefully

describe his predictament.

He spoke, stating the bugs

took over the tricycle.

His father did not stop there.

He wanted to see if he appreciate

everything his mother and him

have done for the child.

Handel shook his head that he did and

said thank you to his father.

His father said alright, I'll take the bike away

but when you are old I will give you something

special again. All we asked his for your respect

and your appreciation.

His father later on took Handel to his grandparents.

He told his grandparents about it after telling

his wife. They took Handel and spoke gently to

him that he made his parents proud with his thanks

and that he is smart for his age. And that things

happened for a reason, speaking at the right

time is more important than speaking all the time.

And showing gratitude turns away wrath.

Handel listened carefully to his grandparents.

And his parents impressed that their hardwork

with their child produced much. So they

expected much more from him.

Especially since he was able to learn lessons quickly.