Chapter 2: A Successful Hunting Day 🏹
One bright morning, Kofi woke up earlier than usual. The sky was clear, and the cool morning breeze moved gently through the trees.
He packed some water, picked up his bow and arrows, and walked toward the forest.
As he entered the forest, he noticed footprints near a small stream. He followed the tracks carefully, moving between bushes and tall trees.
After walking for several hours, Kofi finally spotted a large antelope drinking water near the stream.
He remained quiet and waited for the right moment. When the opportunity came, he successfully caught the animal.
Kofi was delighted.
"This is wonderful!" he exclaimed. "My family will have enough food for several days, and I will still have something to share with others."
He placed the antelope in his hunting bag and began walking home.
Along the way, he imagined his wife preparing a delicious meal. He also thought about the poor families who would be happy to receive some meat.
However, as he approached the village, he noticed someone sitting beneath a large tree beside the road.
It was an elderly woman.
She looked weak and exhausted. Her clothes were old, and her face showed signs of hunger.
Kofi stopped walking and approached her.
"Good afternoon, Mother," he greeted her kindly. "Why are you sitting here alone?"
The woman slowly raised her head.
"My son," she replied sadly, "I have not eaten since yesterday. I am too weak to continue walking."
Kofi looked at the meat in his bag and knew immediately what he needed to do.