


The rain fell and the small trees became three tall and imposing trees. They, looking up to heaven, will think of God. I want to grow so big that people stop looking at me. The third tree overlooked the valley that stretched at the foot of the mountain, and looked out over the far city, where people moved. Be a great boat! Sail the immense seas and transport powerful captains and kings. Water flowed through the pebbles and no one could stop it. The second tree overlooked the river that wound down the mountain and made its way toward the sea. I would like to be covered with gold and contain precious stones. “I would most of all like to be beautiful and to keep a treasure. The first tree stared at the stars that sparkled like diamonds in their black evening dress. From the top of the hill they contemplated the world and dreamed of what they would be when they were big. And they bravely faced the autumnal and winter challenges that further strengthened them. In the early days they were so fragile and green that they mingled with the grass and flowers that sprang up around them.īut spring after spring, his little trunk was getting stronger every day.

On the top of a mountain three small trees were born one day.
