By Bill Conley
Moral to the Story:
Life won’t always be fair, and if you expect it to be, you will often feel
frustrated and disappointed—but when you accept that things don’t always go
your way, you can learn to grow stronger, celebrate others, and find joy in the
journey, not just the outcome.
In the twisting trails of Maple
Glen, where the moss grew soft and the sunshine peeked through the trees like
golden fingers, lived a clever little ferret named Frankie.
Frankie was full of energy, always
bouncing, twirling, and laughing through the forest. He had a white stripe down
his nose, a waggy tail, and a heart full of good intentions.
But Frankie had one small problem…
He wanted life to be fair. All the
time.
If someone got two cookies and he
got one—he said, “That’s not fair!”
If someone got a turn first—he said, “Not fair!”
If someone else won the game—he pouted and whispered, “It’s not fair…”
One morning, the animals of Maple
Glen lined up for the annual Forest Fun Day. It was full of races, games, and
tasty treats.
Frankie couldn’t wait.
“This year, I’m going to win the
Pinecone Toss!” he said.
“Let’s just have fun!” said Rosie
the Rabbit.
“Yeah,” nodded Tucker the Turtle.
“It’s about playing, not winning.”
Frankie just grinned. “Still… I’m
going to win.”
The game began, and each animal took
their turn tossing a pinecone through hanging hoops. Frankie tried his best—but
his pinecone hit the post and dropped.
Rosie made it through two hoops.
Tucker got it through three.
And Benny the Beaver? He made it through
four.
“Benny wins!” shouted the announcer.
Frankie’s tail drooped.
“But I practiced all week,” he
muttered. “It’s not fair!”
Benny turned around kindly. “You did
great, Frankie. Maybe next year you’ll win.”
Frankie crossed his paws. “You
didn’t even practice.”
“I know,” Benny said. “But that’s
just how it turned out.”
Frankie huffed and sat under a tree.
“Why do good things happen to others when I work just as hard—or harder?”
Just then, Grandpa Owl swooped down
from a nearby branch.
“Mind if I sit with you, Frankie?”
Frankie nodded.
“I saw you toss that pinecone. You
had great form.”
“I still lost,” Frankie grumbled.
“It’s just not fair.”
Grandpa Owl chuckled softly. “Ah, my
boy… life isn’t always fair. If you expect it to be, you’ll always be
disappointed.”
Frankie blinked. “But… shouldn’t it
be?”
“Well, sure,” Owl said, “in a
perfect world. But we live in a real world. And in the real world, sometimes
you do your best and still don’t win. Sometimes others get more. Sometimes life
gives you lemons when you wanted lollipops.”
Frankie frowned. “Then what do I
do?”
“You keep trying,” Owl said. “You
learn. You cheer for others. You grow stronger. And someday, when someone else
feels the same way you do right now—you’ll understand how to help them.”
Frankie sat quietly for a moment.
That afternoon, the animals lined up
for the final event—a big group game of Forest Freeze Dance.
When the music stopped, Frankie
froze in a funny pose and made everyone laugh.
Rosie smiled. “You’re good at this!”
Frankie grinned. “Thanks! I’m just
having fun now.”
He didn’t win that game either.
But he laughed the most.
That night, as the sun sank low and
the stars peeked out, Frankie lay in his cozy bed and whispered to himself:
“Life might not always be fair. But
that’s okay. I’ll be okay.”
Moral to the Story Poem:
Life won’t always go your way,
Some things may feel unfair some days.
But keep on smiling, learn, and grow—
And joy will find your heart below.
Moral to the Story Poem:
Life isn’t always fair, and that’s okay.
Sometimes things don’t go our way.
But if we keep going, learn to be strong,
We’ll grow wiser, kinder, and get along.
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