The Strawberry Who Wanted to Fly

A strawberry grew on a hill and spent every day watching birds.

“I wish I could fly.”

The birds laughed.

“Strawberries don't fly.”

The strawberry tried everything.

He bounced.
He rolled.
He launched himself from a rock.

Nothing worked.

One day, a strong wind blew.

The strawberry detached from the plant and tumbled downhill.

Over dirt.
Over grass.
Across a stream.

When he finally stopped, he found himself somewhere new.

A place he'd never imagined.

A meadow full of wildflowers.

The birds landed beside him.

“You didn't fly.”

The strawberry smiled.

“Maybe not. But I traveled.”