- N Deepalakshmi

Mira,a cute 8 year little girl returning to her home from the school .She admired the beauty of her village while walking. She was so  excited to walk along the forest path. 

Suddenly she felt something was wrong. She heard a weeping sound from the rose bushes.

There she saw a beautiful golden Star with watery eyes. She took pity on  him and carried in her arms. 

She asked him why he was so sad. The little shiny golden Star replied to her that he had lost his way to the sky. 

Mira's heart ached.. She consoled the little star with her warm words. She promised him that she would definitely help him to find his way . She took the little guy and started her journey through the forest.

On the way,she was cheered by the trees, insects,and flowers by singing songs. Mira was so happy. She really enjoyed this journey with the  golden star.

Suddenly she was stopped by a fairy. The fairy introduced herself as the guardian of that forest and asked her where she was going.

Mira showed the little golden star and briefly told his story. The fairy was so proud of Mira and decided to help her. 

She pointed to a shining Silver Tree at the top of the mountain and told Mira to keep that star on the branch of that tree.The little star took a glance at the tree and was overwhelmed with joy. 

He urged Mira to take him there. Mira agreed and rushed towards the Silver tree. 

She didn't worry about anything. Her only motto was to reunite the star with his family. She climbed the steep path of the mountain without taking any rest.

Atlast,she reached the top of the mountain. She escalated on seeing the shining Silver Tree which stood majestically.It was filled with golden stars.

The little gold star joyfully danced in Mira’s hands. She too participated  in his happiness.Mira took the star gently and placed him in the branch carefully.When he sat on the branch,a magical beam came from the sky and the star started to float on the sky 

Mira clapped her hands and jumped up and down overwhelming with joy.

The fairy appeared before Mira and appreciated her kindness. It presented a silver tree as the token of reward for her kindness. Mira felt blessed and received it more politely. The fairy hugged her and bid farewell to her.

Mira returned to her home safe and sound followed by the little golden star. She stood in front of the door with her silver tree and smiled at the star. The little golden star thanked her by winking his eyes.

(N DEEPALAKSHMI , B.T.ASST IN ENGLISH , GHSS - SATHUVACHARI , VELLORE)