Once upon a time the colours of the world began to quarrel Each one claimed that it was the best Green said "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope I was chosen for the grass, trees and leaves Without me all animals would die Look all over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.

Blue interrupted "You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity Without my peace, you would all be nothing.

"Yellow laughed "You are all so serious I bring laughter, joy and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow. the moon is yellow, and the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun. "

Orange started next to blow its trumpet I am the colour of health and strength.
I may be scarce. but I am precious, for I serve the needs of human life 1 carry the
most important vitamins Think of carrots, pumpkins oranges, mangoes and papayas I don't hang around the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you . "

" Red could stand it no longer. he shouted out "I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon.

Purple rose up to his full height. It was very tall and spoke with great pomp "1 am the colour of royalty and power Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey. "

Finally indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others But with just as much determination Think of me I am the colour of silence You hardly notice me but without me you all become useless. I represent thought and reflection. twilight and deep water You need me for balance and contrast. for prayer and inner peace. "

And so all the colours went on boasting. Each was convinced of its superiority Their quarrelling became louder and louder Suddenly there was a flash of lightning Thunder rolled and boomed Rain started to pour down. The colours drew close to one another for comfort.

The rain began to speak "You foolish colours, fighting among yourselves. each trying to dominate the rest Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me".

Doing as they were told, the colours united and joined hands.

The rain continued. "From now on, when it rains each of you will stretch- across the sky in a great bow of colour as a reminder that you can all live in peace The rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow. "

And so, whenever a good rain washes the world a Rainbow appears in the sky to let us remember that we must appreciate one another
© Tarranum.