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October 23, 2005

Hawk and Hen

Told to me this week by Tamboura Muusa:

A very very long time ago, Hen went to Hawk and said 'Can I borrow a needle to repair my children's clothes?' and Hawk said 'Very well then, here you are.'
The weeks went by and Hen did not come to return the needle, so Hawk paid Hen a visit.
'Salam aleykum,' said Hawk.
'Aleykum asalam,' said Hen. 'To what do I owe the honour of this visit?'
'My needle,' said Hawk. 'I need it back now.'
'I've lost it,' said Hen. 'Please forgive me.'
Hawk was furious. 'No,' he said, 'I will not forgive you. Every week I will take one of your children until you return my needle.'

AND SO TO THIS DAY, Hawk regularly steals Hen's children. And Hen spends her days scratching around in the dust looking for the lost needle.

Posted by sahelsteve at October 23, 2005 05:33 PM