God and the Flower of the Desert

by Loki

This happened many many summers ago.

There was a young flower in the desert where all was dry and sad looking.

It was growing by itself — enjoying every day — and saying to the sun, "When shall I be grown up"?

And the sun would say "Be patient" — Each time I touch you, you grow a little"

And she was so pleased. Because she would have a chance to bring beauty to this corner of sand

And this is all she wanted to do — bring a little bit of beauty to this world.

One day the hunter came by — and stepped on her.

She was going to die — and she felt so sad. Not because she was dying — but because she would not have a chance to bring a little bit of beauty to this corner of the desert.

The great spirit saw her, and was listening. — Indeed, he said, "She should be living."

And he reached down and touched her — and gave her life.

And she grew up to be a beautiful flower.

And this corner of the desert became so beautiful because of her.