“The lonely cheetah”     by KEIKO CALI  music by Yumiko Wakeno

Once upon a time, there was a cheetah cub who was left alone. The cheetah was a kind boy. 

He was scared because he had never been outside before. He never had any friends since he was always alone from the day he was born.

When he was lonely, he talks to the sky, and it would always respond to him and told him everything.The sky is always watching over him.

The cheetah lived in a round-shaped house deep in the forest. The house doesn't have any windows, and it was very dark inside. 

He didn't know anything about colors since he lived in a dark house for a long time.

One day, the sky whispered to him. “Today is your birthday.” “What?It is my birthday?” 

“Yes, It’s your birthday! It is the day you were born. We have to celebrate with everyone!”

Cheetah asked, “Everyone?” The cheetah looks down sadly because he doesn't have any friends. The sky told him, “You are black and white, but there are plenty of colors outside, and you can make many friends if you would explore outside.” “I’m scared to go outside alone.” Cheetah shed tears. 

The sky said, “Don't worry about it! I have a great idea! I will bring you a wonderful gift.” The clouds in the sky hugged the Cheetah, and the sun gave him a wink.

“The cheetah said, “Oh, thank you, but how are you going to do that?” The Cheetah”s lonely heart had warmed up a little.

He sang a song, ate some cereal, took a nap, and drew some pictures. He was having his ordinary day.

Knock knock knock. Somebody knocked on the door. He wonders who is at the door because nobody has ever been to his house before. “Who is this?” Cheetah asked, shaking because he was scared.

He slowly opened the door. There are full of different colors he has never seen before. There are so many incredible colorful animals to cerebrate his birthday.

 A pig dressed in a beautiful dress said, “We thought you were scary this whole time.”

 A crocodile wearing sunglasses said, “The sky told us that you are　a kind boy, and today is your birthday!” 

 “Shall we come and see you from now on?” said a mother penguin and a baby penguin.

 His house was filled with colorful animals. He was so happy, and his heart was filled with his happiness. “Thank you, everyone!” The Cheetah said.

 The big elephant said, “This is our present for you.”

 1.2.3. Here you go ! All the animals installed colorful windows for the Cheetah. Now, Cheetah’s house is filled with colors and shining brilliantly.

 Now, he has a bright, colorful house and many friends. The sky is smiling gently.

 Once upon a time, there was a lonely cheetah , but now he is a happy cheetah.

The end.