02/06/2026
The cheer up of the swallows
Story in progress..better sound with clear dialogue .. I guess, this story is finished...
This story has the roots in the most ancient times, further back than anyone can remember.
What a delightful day it was!
The swallows had finally returned home! It was a special day of joy- a festival over the hills for every creature that heard their resounding call: "cheer up, cheer up!"
Four young girls lived there with their mother. From the time of their ancestors, they were called: the Pădurencele- the girls of the forest.
" Look mother", they are finally back", the youngest girl cried out, pointing to the sky!
Glancing at the swallows, the girls ' faces lit up with amusement.
" That means, the summer is nearly here", the eldest sister whispered excitedly, " and the school year is finally over"!
" Don't celebrate just yet, my little forest girls ", their mother said with a warm smile. " But look they are already going to work"!
That one particular pair of swallows, returned to their old nest, on the balcony of girls' cottage.
With great tenacity the birds began to repair the structure.
It was an open cup made of pearls of mood woven with grass like golden threads. It hold the promise of another leaf, another blossom for many springs to come.
Enjoying their time, singing along with the swallows, the girls dreamed of the new days and adventures ahead.
Suddenly, one bird rocketed past just over the girls heads. Their bangs blew gently, matching the bird's swift movement across the sky.
" They need soft feathers for the inside ", one of the sisters noticed, watching the birds work. " Let's help them!"
In their growing impatience, the girls began gathering stray feathers from the yard to place near to the balcony. Soon, the eggs, hatched!
How exciting it was to climb the wooden ladder that seems to touch the clouds just to reach the nest!
Up there, the tiny chicks waited for food with open beaks.
" Two by two, lets go"! the second sister called out.
" The parents are busy, we must help feed the babies. !
The girls run around the garden, catching mosquitoes to feed the chicks. The babies deeply appreciated the extra food, while their parents were flying high through the sky in search of insects.
Watching her dothers from the doorway, the mother remarked:" What a curious behaviour, isn't it! The swallows , do need even a nest to live! They built it solely to raise their chicks.
The sisters climbered down the ladder and gathered around her. " Why, is that mother"? the youngest asked.
" Because a nest , is meant for family, not just shelter", the mother replied softly.
" Could happiness be, just like nesting swallows in the spring "!
It might come and nest under your roof, or might not. Nobody can command it to stay!"
With musical voices and graceful flight, blending in harmony with their social nature, the two swallows become very friendly to the girls.
Together with their offspring they truly became an emblem of the family bonds on the hill.
Copyright reserved ©️ Adriana Vasile
22 May 2025
