A story ..........for a Precious Pearl

Lost inside a thick forest, one may feel like its the loneliest place in the universe. The sun never rises, never sets; its always different shades of murky.
The wind that whispers through the trees speaks an unknown language. You can even put your arms around yourself and make believe someone hugging you; it brings small comfort.
But even an age old forest cannot withstand the violence of a storm. A ferocious wind may rip at the trees, sending dead leaves and twigs scattering about. Trying to hide is impossible because you are in the eye of the storm.
Something has to give and so it does; as a huge tree breaks free from its roots and comes tumbling with a audible groan. It seems like a disaster, but at last something extraordinary happens......................
A beautiful ray of sunshine appears......... and Pearl my dearest girl child here you become my heroine, It will be difficult to see because the sunlight is too bright for your sensitive eyes Look closely, be curios. Of course you will be apprehensive.......

For a moment she was breathless. Quite still it sat. Waiting specially for her.
"Who are you?" She asked
"My name is Hope. Climb on my back, hold on tight my little Pearl and we will journey together."

To be continued..................................