The Whispers of the Invisible
A City in Ruins
You've cleaned up all your toys and things are neatly in their places. Now, it's finally time to check on the small, magical city you're certain is inhabited by the invisible fairies. Remembering that magical speck of dust where you believe they live, you carefully lean in to get a closer look. With each heartbeat, you excitedly expect to see some glitters telling you about the busy life of the fairies, hidden in that tiny speck of dust.
Curiosity sparkles in your eyes. Each twinkle brings you back to those countless hours spent imagining the fairies, busy at their work, running tiny machines powered by electricity. A giggle tugs at your lips as you entertain the thought. But today, the magical speck of dust seems a bit dull. It's less sparkly and suddenly your heart jumps with unease. Could it be that the fairies are no longer there? Could they have left their magical city, bothered by your cleaning frenzy?
You drop your mop and vacuum cleaner, dismay spread across your face. Your mind races trying to figure out what could have possibly gone wrong. After all, your chores never caused any disruption before. Did the sweeping and mopping disturb the fairies? Will they miss buzzing around with their tools, indulging in their magnificent works of engineering? You feel a pang of sadness. It wasn’t your intention to ruin the magic. The fun and wonder the fairy city added to your room wasn't only pretend but a joyful reality for you. Promising yourself and hoping that wherever they are, the fairies would hear, that you'd do your best to keep their home safe next time. You ponder the lesson this day taught you. Little things can sometimes have big consequences. From now on, every time you see a speck of dust, you'll remember that magic could be anywhere and a little extra care is needed lest you disturb the miniature wonders within it.