The King's Painting: A Story of Strength and Courage
The King's Painting: A Story of Strength and Courage The King's Painting Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a kind and wise king. This king was different from other kings because he had only one leg and one eye . Even though he looked different, all the people in his kingdom loved him very much. They loved him because he was fair, brave, and kind . The king always tried to help his people, and he worked hard to make his kingdom a happy place. One sunny morning, the king walked through the palace halls. The walls were full of pictures of his ancestors, the kings and queens who had ruled before him. He looked at each picture carefully. “I wish I could have a painting of myself,” the king said softly. “But I am not like the other kings. How can anyone make a picture that is beautiful when I have only one eye and one leg?” The king thought for a long time. He wanted a painting that showed who he really was , not just what he looked like...