The Ground-Sky Spell (Full Version)

Three friends walked through a field of flowers and grass. They walked under a sky as clear as glass. They were out for a day of fun and games. Their names were Jack, Ron, and James.

As they went on, they talked and they talked. They talked about any old thing as they walked. They talked about hopes and talked about dreams. They talked about swimming and fishing in streams.

Just up ahead, something caught Jack's eye. It was a piece of the ground that looked just like the sky. He ran over quick to see what it was. Ron and James wondered, "What's all the buzz?"

Ron and James ran and they caught up to Jack, but all they could see of Jack was his back. He was staring real hard at that piece of ground-sky, and Ron and James couldn't figure out why.

They called out to Jack, but he didn't budge, and he didn't look up when they gave him a nudge. What did Jack see in that piece of ground-sky? He saw two bright birds, flying up high.

The bright birds darted and dashed and zipped. They climbed in the air, and down they dipped. Jack had forgotten about Ron and James. He'd forgotten their plans of fun and games

Watching the birds made Jack very glad, and whenever the birds left, he got a bit mad. But they would return in a minute or so, and Jack could stand waiting, because he loved the show.

Meanwhile, Ron and James were making a plan. "We can get Jack back," said James, "I know we can. We have to act fast to get Jack away, or he'll miss out on a really fun day."

Ron and James had caught on to the Ground-Sky's trick, and they weren't going to buy it, even though it was slick. They'd both seen things for what they really were, and they knew what to do -- yes, they were sure!

Ron saw what they needed right on the ground. It was a nice rock, all smooth and round. He picked it up and gave it a throw. It sailed through the air and hit the Ground-Sky below.

"Right on target!" Ron exclaimed. But why was that the place where he aimed? Well, the rock made a splash and ripples as it fell, and that's what broke the Ground-Sky Spell.

Jack jumped up and yelled, "Oh no! Where are the birds? Where did they go?" "Don't worry;" said James, "look up and you'll see. They're up in the sky, as bright as can be."

Jack lifted his eyes and saw birds, sure enough. They were brighter than ever up past the cloud's fluff. At that very moment, Jack knew what was up -- the Ground-Sky was water, just like in a cup!

Jack had seen the birds in the water's reflection! He was grateful he was pointed in the right direction. He could have just stared at the Ground-Sky for hours. He would have missed time with his friends and smelling the flowers.

Now Jack, Ron, and James could see the birds together. They could enjoy their games in the beautiful weather. They left the Ground-Sky, for now they knew, there were much better things that they could do.

"I'm glad," said Jack, "that I have friends around. I'd rather be with them than stare at the ground. I know they'll stick with me through bumps and bends. Who needs the Ground-Sky when you have friends?"

So, what's the message? I'd love to hear your take in the "comments" section below.