Inch worms and better apples
He was an inch worm, only about one inch long. He traveled all around, usually from tree to tree. It was more than a living it was time consuming. It took a while to get from tree to tree. Because his steps only covered one inch at a time. However, that was fast, compared to most snails.
Icky and sometimes sticky, an inch worm isn’t always considered very fast. In fact there are no famous stories about race winning inch worms. Therefore all the strange looks were to be expected. Yet there was a sense of excitement anyway. The inch worm isn’t the only candidate for the big race. In fact there are many other participants lining up. They are all preparing to go to the castle.
Inch worms and better apples
There are rumors that the lovely Princess will be there. It is said she will present the trophy. The inch worm’s thoughts drift into dreamy admiration of the lovely Lady. The whole kingdom would be there, as well.
The icky inch worm can’t help but move three inches! Everyone was excited for the event. Especially the inch worms. Furthermore it was happening at the castle. The inch worm watches closely, as an owl lands and takes a place in the line. The owl is in front of the field mouse and he is talking with a long eared hare. There is definitely a buzz in the air.
And it isn’t just all the glow bugs either. Although, there are certainly many that are glowing and cheering on all the racers. Icky the inch worm is inching along to get near the front of the line. There are also whispers about that slimy jumpy frog. But no one has seen him yet. The inch worm thinks back to all the apples when he thinks about the frog.
Better Apples
The inch worm is an underdog. So to speak. However, he spent an inchworm year training among the apples. Always seeking better apples. Always inching along faster, and more steady. Never giving up. Just going to the next apple, and then the next apple. Until he was an apple burrowing machine. Indeed, he was an inchworm completion force. The icky inch worm always finishes every apple he starts. And now he is going to the Royal castle, for …
At that moment, a bright green hopping blur, flashes by the inchworm. It looks as though somefrog is already on the way…
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