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THE OLD MAN OF THE PUNSOBY JM JAMISOLA
Long time ago in a remote village, there live a10year oldboy
named Panchito. He grew up not as lucky as other kids. The
neighbouring children used to insult him because he was a
midget.
Panchito patiently bore all the insults. He always bears in
mind what his mother used to tell him. Just dont mind of
them son. For me, you are still the most handsome kid in
thisvillage.
One day, a big bully threw a fistful of mud at Panchito. He
turned red with anger. However, he remembered his mothers
advice. He turned his back at the bully and went home.
The big, bad bully kept on provoking Panchito. Not
contented, the bully got a piece of stone and hurled it
toPanchito. Blood oozed from his forehead. He was blinded by
rage.
For one, he hit back. He quickly grabbed the bully by his
nape. What have I done to you to deserve this? Why dont you
leave me alone? he threw a punch on bullys face. He drew
strength from his anger.
Once recovered, the bully called for help. Help! Help!
the bully yelled as his friends rushed toward him. They
ganged
up on Panchito. He fought with the bullys friends.
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Panchitos parents witnessed everything that happened.
They tried to stop their son from fighting. Worse, it was
Panchito who got scolded. His parents told him that fighting
was bad.
Panchito couldnt do anything but to obey his mother.
From then on, the bullies would just appear from every
street
corner waiting to tease him. One day, the gang ran after the
poor boy.
Panchito was cornered at a dead end spot of the street.
Feeling hopeless, he sat down and cried. The fairy of
Kindness
who had been watching him thought of something. Poor little
child, I will rescue him and give him powers to defend
himself
at all times.
Panchito saw small opening towards the other street. He
ran as fast as he could until he hit a soft mound of earth.
He
stumbles upon it. He was surprised when he ran fast the
bullies.
He escaped the gang of bad boys.
All of the sudden, the Fairy of Kindness appeared before
him. Because you despised by everyone, I will transform you
into a small mound that could curse and punished anyone that
hurts you.
Time had passed by. One of the bullies happened to
stumble into small mound of earth. A few days later, he
became very sick and had not recovered ever since. The
little
