The Perfect Plan

Art: Manjiri Bhave, India

A little boy sat under a mango tree in his Grandma’s garden.

 

She was busy tying up a watermelon creeper growing on the fence. 

Several big, green watermelons rested on the ground near the fence.

“Grandma,” said the boy, 

“Why is it that small fruits like mangoes grow on such a big, tall and strong tree while huge watermelons grow on such delicate creepers?”

Grandma dusted her hands and turned to answer him. 

Just then, a baby mango fell on the little boy’s head. He rubbed his head and got up.

Grandma smiled and said, “What would have happened if a watermelon had fallen on your head instead? Nature’s plan is always perfect.”


(Retold)