The Peacock Who Wanted to Sing

In a bright forest filled with music and color, lived a peacock named Pari. She had the most beautiful feathers anyone had ever seen—turquoise, gold, and emerald green. Animals would stop and stare whenever she walked by.

But there was one thing Pari really wanted: to sing like the nightingale, Melody.

Melody’s voice was soft and sweet. When she sang, the whole forest fell silent, even the wind seemed to listen. Everyone praised her beautiful songs.

“I want animals to love my voice too,” Pari whispered one day.

So she started practicing—singing loudly, every morning and evening. But instead of applause, the forest animals gently giggled. Her voice was squawky and off-key. Even the parrots covered their ears.

Embarrassed, Pari stopped showing her feathers and hid behind bushes.

One morning, Melody flew to her and said, “Why are you hiding, Pari?”

“I tried to be like you, but I failed,” Pari said sadly. “No one likes my voice.”

Melody smiled. “But no one else has your colors. When I sing, I imagine your feathers dancing in the wind. We each shine in our own way.”

Pari realized she didn’t have to sing like Melody to be loved. That day, the two performed together—Melody sang, and Pari twirled and shimmered. The forest cheered louder than ever before.

🌟 Moral:

You don’t have to be good at everything—just be the best at being you.

Would you like one with a school setting next? Or maybe one with a little girl as the main character?