The Quails And The Farmer|بلدرچین و کشاورز

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“14th story”

First published; Nov.16.2017

 

Two quails with their chicks lived in a big wheat field.

For months they lived peacefully between the wheat.

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Now that the entire field turned beautifully golden, showing that harvesting season was close, it was time for the quails and their chicks to be concerned and ready to move.

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Every day, while the mother and father quail went out to find a safe place to move into, they asked their chicks to listen carefully to hear what the farmer said.

The quails always returned before dark and the first thing they asked their chicks was: “What did the farmer say?”

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One of the chicks said: “The farmer asked his son to go to the other farms and ask them to come tomorrow to help harvest their wheat.”

Mother Quail said: “There is nothing to worry about, we will still be safe tomorrow.”

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The next day, the quails went house hunting again and the chicks were alert for any ews. When their parents returned, the chicks said: “Today the farmer asked his son to go to their relatives and ask them to come and help them crop their wheat tomorrow.”

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Father Quail smiled and said: “Sleep well my chicks, as there is nothing to worry about, we will still be safe tomorrow.”

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On the third day when quails returned to their nest, the chicks said: “Today the farmer told his son that they can’t wait any longer and asked him to sharpen their scythes to harvest the wheat tomorrow.”

Mother and Father Quail said: “We should be concerned and move early in the morning.”

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One of the chicks said: “How come you were not concerned the other nights with those messages but tonight that message made you worry?”

Mother Quail said: “The other nights they were hoping and waiting for others to help them, so we had a safe place to stay. But today, they didn’t count on anyone’s help and were willing to do the job themselves. Now the farm is not safe for us.”

Dear friends don’t forget to read my books.

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  3. www.corneliaweber-photography.com's avatar
    corneliaweberphotography
    November 17, 2017 • 1:14 am

    Love your story with wisdom folded in.

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    spiritofdragonflies
    November 17, 2017 • 3:15 am

    What a lovely story. You share very wise messages.

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    Poornima V
    November 17, 2017 • 7:00 am

    Thank you for conveying such a big message through a very simple and beautiful story 😃

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    hassanmosleh
    November 19, 2017 • 3:10 pm

    Thank you for blogging another beautiful story. Nice writing.

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    OIKOS™-Redaktion
    November 19, 2017 • 3:57 pm

    A really wonderful story. Thank you. ,-) Michael

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    freiedenkerin
    November 22, 2017 • 8:42 pm

    Your stories are full of wisdom… Thank you for telling them.

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    bwcarey
    March 2, 2020 • 8:43 am

    great story, reminds me of the words of Jesus, be blessed

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    utahan15
    March 2, 2020 • 12:30 pm

    sense
    cold
    sober
    a competent
    defense!

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    Rosaliene Bacchus
    March 2, 2020 • 1:34 pm

    The tale reminded me of our failure to take action on our climate crisis. We keep waiting for others to join us in bringing about change, when we should start taking action within our own lives.

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    Binte Bashir
    March 5, 2020 • 5:42 pm

    A very meaningful and wise yet simple story Laleh

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    Jonathan Caswell
    March 9, 2020 • 5:42 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    OH, HOW OUR OWN WISDOM QUAILS IN COMPARISON TO THAT OF QUAIL!

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    Yleniaely
    March 23, 2020 • 8:38 am

    Fabulous story!!! 😍 Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful and emotional stories! 🥰

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    etravelersclub
    April 29, 2020 • 11:23 am

    Congratulations.
    Nice to come across your blog.
    Also welcome to visit my travel-lifesyle blog – thanks and stay Blessed.

    Home

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    Sadje
    November 16, 2023 • 8:49 am

    I’ve heard this story from my father w when I was younger.

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    christinenovalarue
    November 16, 2023 • 12:09 pm

    💚💚

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    JT Twissel
    November 16, 2023 • 2:37 pm

    I hope they found a safe home!

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