In a magical forest, there lived a Wolf. One day he decided to go for a walk. Although the weather didn't seem very inviting—it looked like rain might come—he still decided to take a stroll and see how things were around the forest.
His mood had been wonderful since morning, and it seemed nothing could dampen his spirits.
So there he was, walking along a wide forest path, looking around, admiring nature, when suddenly, out of nowhere, appeared the Fox herself.
Hello, dear friend,
the Wolf addressed her,
I see you're not very cheerful. What happened? Usually, your sweet smile brings joy to me as well.
Hello, friend,
the Fox replied,
The weather today is not suitable for rejoicing. Rain could start any minute. I don't really want to search for shelter.
You're wrong, little Fox,
the Wolf decided to prove otherwise,
Rain is very necessary. If it never comes, how will we live on?
You're not thinking about this correctly,
the Fox continued,
Without rain we would be much better off: we could walk peacefully, have fun, organize various activities, and even hunt.
But everything around could dry up if rain doesn't water it in time,
the Wolf insisted with knowledge,
There would be no green grass, beautiful flowers, or leaves on the trees.
Why would it suddenly dry up?
the Fox protested,
I'll never believe you.
But the Wolf stood his ground:
I will prove to you, dear friend, that you are wrong.
I'm curious, why am I wrong?
the Fox began to get angry.
Now we'll take two extraordinarily beautiful violets. And you know what?
the Wolf decided he could convince the Fox,
I'll give one to you, and the second will stay with me.
Oh, I'm grateful to you for such a gift,
the Fox lit up with happiness.
That's not all,
the Wolf continued,
Go home, get a pot, fill it with soil, plant the flower in it, and don't you dare water it. I, on the other hand, will do the opposite—water it every day with water—and we'll compare the results.
Alright,
the Fox agreed,
I will do as you ask.
Three days passed since their conversation. The Wolf went into the forest again and waited for the Fox. Finally, she appeared, without making him wait.
Hello, dear neighbor, what do you say about our little flower?
the Wolf began the conversation.
The Fox looked sad and dejected:
You see, Wolf, I did as you asked, planted the violet. But it somehow dried up. Yes, I didn't water it. So what? This shouldn't have happened. I'm very upset. How are things with you? What about your little flower?
Oh, everything is wonderful with me,
the Wolf reported happily,
My flower didn't dry up because I watered it. It became even more beautiful, and its fragrance fills my entire home.
I'm very sorry,
said the Fox,
I was absolutely enchanted by the beauty of this violet.
Well, don't be so upset, dear Fox,
the Wolf comforted her,
I'll give you another one. Here, take it. Now do you understand that all living plants die without water? Plant it the same way, in a pot with soil, and make sure it's always watered. And it, in turn, will reward you by delighting you with its beauty.
Alright, Wolf, the Fox promised,
I understand now. Thank you for teaching me. I will always water my flowers from now on.
