BiBi had always been a lively and curious little monkey, full of playful energy and bright eyes that sparkled with mischief. But lately, that sparkle had faded. Hunger has a way of dulling even the most joyful spirits. For days, BiBi searched endlessly through the trees, bushes, and forest floor, hoping to find something—anything—to fill his empty stomach. Every rustling leaf gave him hope. Every fruitless branch left him even more disappointed.
The other monkeys seemed luckier. Some found berries, others discovered fruits hidden high in the trees, and a few even managed to share meals with their families. BiBi watched them quietly, trying not to look too desperate, but inside he was aching. His stomach growled painfully, and his tiny body felt weaker with every passing hour. He tried climbing higher than usual, pushing himself further than he ever had before, but still, luck refused to come his way.
At times, he stopped and just sat silently, hugging his skinny arms around his small frame. His eyes would wander across the forest, searching for answers. Why was it so hard? Why did food seem to disappear the moment he arrived? Sometimes, he managed to find scraps, but they were never enough. The hunger was constant, an invisible weight that followed him everywhere.
The sadness in BiBi’s face was impossible to ignore. His playful nature was replaced with quiet exhaustion. Instead of jumping from tree to tree, he moved slowly now, tired and discouraged. He didn’t even have the energy to join the others when they played. Hunger not only weakens the body, but it also breaks the spirit, and BiBi was beginning to feel that heavy burden.
Still, somewhere inside him, there was a small flicker of hope. Even when everything felt unfair and overwhelming, BiBi refused to completely give up. He continued to search, step by step, branch by branch, because survival meant trying, no matter how sad or hopeless things seemed. The forest can be harsh, but it can also be generous—sometimes patience is the only strength left to hold onto.
Watching BiBi struggle is heartbreaking, but it also shows how strong he truly is. Even in sadness, even in hunger, even when he feels forgotten by the world, he continues to fight for another day, hoping that tomorrow, finally, he will find enough food to smile again.
