In the quiet corner of the jungle, the sun was just beginning to rise, casting soft golden light on the troop of monkeys resting near the big banyan tree. Among them was a little baby monkey named Timo — small, gentle, and full of innocence. He only wanted to play, to be close, and to make friends with everyone. But sadly, this morning turned out to be a painful lesson for him.
As Timo approached the older monkeys, his little hands reached out with friendliness. He made soft chirping sounds, hoping they would play. But one big male monkey, easily annoyed and full of pride, misread Timo’s curiosity as misbehavior. In a sudden burst of anger, he slapped the poor baby several times. The sound of each slap echoed through the trees, leaving everyone frozen in shock.
Timo’s small face looked terrified. His big brown eyes filled with tears as he didn’t understand why kindness brought him pain. His mother rushed over, heart pounding, holding him close. She gently groomed his fur and whispered soft, comforting sounds. The troop around watched quietly — some ashamed, some indifferent, and a few showing concern.
The little one clung to his mother, trembling. Though he was hurt, Timo still looked toward the big monkey with innocent eyes — not with hate, but with a silent question: Why?
Moments like this remind us that even among animals, emotions are real and deep. The baby only wanted friendship, but instead faced harshness. It’s a sad truth that sometimes gentleness is met with cruelty. Yet, Timo’s spirit remained soft — a symbol of pure innocence, still hoping one day to find true kindness in a world that too often forgets how to be gentle.
