The little Blue boat looked beyond the horizon as the sun was setting. He looked at how round and red the sun was. He wished that someday, he could follow the sun to where it went every evening, just as his parents had done time and again. From afar, he spotted his grandfather, who always had a smoking chimney. His grandfather had told him many stories about the big seas and oceans that he had travelled to.
“Grandpa, is it true that you travelled with pirates?” the little blue boat would ask his grandfather.
“Of course, but that was a long time ago,” Grandpa said.
“I wish I had lived a long time ago to see pirates,” said the little blue boat sadly. “I also miss mum and dad so much.” He added. “No, do not be sad, come with me, I will show you something.”
The little blue boat went off with his grandfather. His grandfather had many hidden cabinets and they opened one.
“Look grandpa, this looks like a chest of treasure!” Said the little blue boat, excitedly.
“It sure does,” grandpa replied smiling. “Can I open it please?” The little one pleaded.
“Of course, you can, I have been saving that for you.”
Opening the chest happily, the little blue boat was delighted to find various ornaments and jewellery. There were also pieces of gold coins.
“Where did you get all these?” asked the little blue boat.
“I got them from the pirates who used me for their travels. Most of them usually hid things and forgot about them,” grandpa replied.
“Oh that’s awesome, but grandpa, I barely have enough space to put all these treasures,” he said sadly.
“Do not worry little blue boat, when you were made, they made sure to put a false bottom beneath your floors. Now, that should give us enough space to keep these.”
The little Blue boat was happy and surprised at the same time. He did not know that he had so much space. So together, they started transferring the treasure onto the little blue boat.
“This will be our little secret,” grandpa said and winked at the little blue boat.
Grandpa no longer went to the sea. He had seen better days. Now that the little blue boat’s parents were out in the sea; he had to take care of him until they returned. Each day, he told Little blue boat about his many sea adventures. Together, they watched the beautiful sunset from the shores.
This Children’s Story was published in the January 2022 Edition of the WSA Magazine. Click here to download
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