The First Step

Before sunrise, the forest was silent and cold. A tiny ant named Noor walked alone,

carrying a single grain of wheat toward her colony. The path was long, and shadows felt

heavy. A beetle laughed, Why work so early? The sun isn’t even up.

Noor replied softly, Someone has to begin. As she walked, the sky slowly changed colors.

Birds started singing. The sun finally rose, lighting the forest in gold.

When Noor reached the colony, others followed her example. Soon,

the whole place buzzed with life. Noor smiled, setting down the grain.

Every new day starts because someone takes the first step.