Bezpłatny fragment - The Song of the Ant

1. The Lost Little Ant

“Tra-la-la, tra-la-la…” — the Little Ant cheerfully sang as he walked across endless green meadows covered with countless flowers. The air was filled with the fragrance of chamomile, clover, and fresh moisture. Spring was in full bloom and, in just a few days, would give way to the warmth of summer. That’s how the sunny days went by.

One day, carried away by his song, the Little Ant wandered deep into the tall grass and moss, farther than he had ever gone before. He was so small and had never left his anthill — only sometimes he would stroll through the meadow, enjoying the scents and colors.

When he found himself among tall blades of grass, he became frightened: he was alone, without his mother or friends.

“Where should I go now?” he cried, running in circles. The Little Ant wanted so much to go back to his mother, his friends, and his warm, cozy anthill.

2. The Meeting with the Spider

The day was coming to an end, and the cool night was approaching. Suddenly, there was a loud rustling sound — as if someone was walking with heavy steps through the grass and leaves.

The Ant stopped and looked around to see where the noise came from. Then he saw a huge, clumsy-looking Spider rubbing his legs together and staring at him with a menacing expression. Or at least, that’s what it seemed to the Ant.

The Spider was very old and slow, so he didn’t scare the Ant at all. On the contrary, the Ant was glad to see him — maybe the Spider could help him find his way home.

“What are you doing so far from your anthill?” asked the Spider, climbing up his old, torn web. In the background stood an old, broken house.

The Spider thought for a moment — maybe he should eat the Ant, since he would be an easy meal.

“I’ll eat you, little Ant,” the Spider muttered, moving closer and closer.

“Don’t eat me, clumsy Spider!” cried the Ant. “I can be your friend! I know many useful things and can help you. You’re old now, and many things are hard for you to do.”

The Ant was very clever and offered his help in exchange for his life.

“What could you, a little Ant with no mother or friends, possibly offer me?” asked the Spider in surprise.

“Let’s be friends!” said the Ant bravely.

“There’s no such friendship,” laughed the Spider. “I’ve never heard of an old Spider being friends with a little Ant.”

“I’ll find a way to help you,” insisted the Ant. “Let’s live together in peace and friendship.”