Why the Wolf Howls to the Glowing Moon
At the beginning of time, all of the earth lived in darkness. The only light that could be seen was given from the playful twinkling stars that laughed in the heavens. The Moon, though she tried her best, could not give the earth any light. One day, a bright new star shone in the sky. Its light was greater than any of the other stars, so when it shone, they were all blocked out. Many of the animals came to greet this new star that had brought life to the planet. He told them that he was called Sun and that he had been to other worlds to help them grow. Wolf, who had been listening to Sun tell of his journeys, went to tell Moon the good news. When Wolf went to where they had normally met, he could not find her.
“Where is she?” Wolf asked aloud. He continued to search for Moon, but she was no where to be found. Finally, Wolf gave up his search and sat down, crying out his pain for his lost friend.
“Why do you cry Wolf?” Moon asked. “I have been here the whole time.”
Wolf looked up to the sky searching. “Where are you? I do not see you.”
Moon sighed. “I can not be seen,” she whispered. “Sun has light that is too bright for me.”
Wolf cried once more. “But I have to see you!” he howled. “I love you!”
Moon smiled (though Wolf could not see it). “I know. I love you too, but I do not have enough light.”
Wolf suddenly got an idea. “I know!” he shouted. “I will be right back,” Wolf said before he dashed off. Wolf ran up the tallest mountain until he could not reach any higher. Then, he called to Sun.
“What is wrong, Wolf?” Sun asked.
“You are too bright, and I can no longer see my best friend, Moon,” Wolf yelled.
“I am sorry, I did not know I caused so much harm,” Sun said quietly. “But I do not know what to do. I can not get darker.”
Wolf felt despaired, until another idea came to him. “Could you give Moon some of your light?” he asked.
Sun thought for a moment. “I suppose I could.” Sun reached down one of his long, pointed arms and handed Wolf a paw-full of light. “I will also let Moon have the sky for half of the time to herself so that she may be the only light.” Wolf nodded. He gripped the light in his teeth and darted off, swishing his tail in thanks.
When Wolf got to where he had last met Moon, he put the bundle of light down. Then he howled up to the sky, hoping Moon would hear his call.
“There you are Wolf!” Moon exclaimed.
“I have brought you some of Sun’s light so you may once again shine in the sky!” Wolf yelled excitedly. He picked up the light in his mouth and threw it up to the sky. The light hit Moon and Wolf could suddenly see her again.
Ever since then, Sun has let Moon have the sky for half of the time. Every night, Moon gets her turn in the sky. And every night, Wolf waits for her, howling for her to find him.
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