A SHORT STORY FROM AFRICA
Why We Need to Worry About Hornbill’s Problem
Hornbill’s Problem is Not Hornbill’s Problem
We read this story in primary school: The Noisy Hornbill and the Ladybird.
It went like this…
The Noisy Hornbill kept quacking throughout the entire forest. But the forest was indifferent to its tirade.
One Ladybird was however cautious and skeptical of the wanton indifference of the forest.
"Animals of the Forest. The Noisy Hornbill will one day bring trouble to the forest. We must look into the cause of Hornbill's noise."
The Ladybird warned.
But the forest chose to ignore the ladybird.
"You are too small, Ladybird, to be worried about Hornbill’s problems. Plus it’s our norm to always mind our business," exclaimed another. “What business do you have with Hornbill’s problems?
Yes, what business do you have?
"Hornbill’s Problems are Hornbill’s Problems," they responded in unison, laughing at the uncanny sarcasm.
"If Hornbill wants to shout, let him shout for heavens sake!
If Hornbill wants to yell and sing song, let him yell and sing song.
