Cindy the Cheetah

There was a little cheeta whose name was Cindy, 
who loved to  sing,

However, she was tone deaf, her singing made 
all the animals in the kingdom ears ring.

They would call her names and say" shut up
you're no good.

The lioness Queen of the jungle, told her 
that she had a gift inside of her  but she
must practice whenever she could.

She took  the lioness' advice and practiced 
all the time,

Then one day she opened up her mouth
and her voice was beautiful and sublime. 

All of the ones that insulted and called her
names are now her biggest fans.


Moral- Stay true to your dream even when
other's doubt.

A delightful Children’s fable Contest Sponsored by 
Carol Eastman.
07-10-16

First Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 26, 2016 at 1:00 AM
Ty for such an encouraging message of hope and perseverance, Alexis. I love children stories still to this day. And this is a fabulous one. A very uplifting moral to this story as well. Love your work, lady. Love and joy to you.
Callus Avatar
July 13, 2016 at 1:45 PM
A lovely children's story, but also fitting for grow ups, Alexis...and it also comes with a fitting moral! ~ Best regards // paul
Vaso Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 6:35 PM
This is beautiful, when I saw the title I was like wow, she knows my ex! but alas not, loved this! :) :)
Y. Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 12:54 AM
Hi Arthur, Lol! Did you forget you told me about her lol"-)Alexis
Allison Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 5:31 PM
Great story with a lovely message Alexis good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Chansarkar Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 8:37 AM
This is a wonderful fable Alexis,best wishes for the contest!
Dietrich Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 5:32 PM
I won't be around for a short while, just to let you know!!
Dietrich Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 5:29 PM
truly a fable poem with a moral and a delight!
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