Once upon a time, in a land so green,
There were trees, tall and strong, like giants you've seen,
Their branches reached high, like arms to the sky,
And all of the creatures, would stop by and sigh.

The flowers in the fields, were colorful and bright,
With petals of red, blue, yellow and white,
The bees would come buzz, and drink their sweet nectar,
While the butterflies danced, in a colorful sector.

In the meadow, near the stream, stood a young willow tree,
With leaves that blew gently, in the breeze so free,
A young girl with a basket, went there every day,
To gather some flowers, and chase her cares away.

She would sing a happy tune, as she picked the flowers,
And watch the birds soar, for hours and hours,
The sun would shine bright, and warm her face,
And she'd smile, feeling grateful, for this special place.

So let's go on a walk, in the forest so grand,
And see all the beauty, that nature has planned,
The trees and the flowers, the birds and the bees,
And all of the wonders, that nature does please.

Reflections

1. What is the main character of the story doing in the meadow near the stream?
2. What does the young girl do every day in the meadow?
3. What does the young girl see in the meadow?
4. How does the young girl feel when she is in the meadow?
5. What is the weather like in the meadow?
6. What is the young girl's favorite thing about being in the meadow?
7. What can you see in the meadow?
8. Can you imagine yourself in the meadow with the young girl?
9. What do you think the young girl will do next time she goes to the meadow?
10. How do you think the story would change if the weather was different in the meadow?