The Little Worm That Could

Once upon a time, there was little worm that could. Not content with digging in the dirt and leaving slime on the pavement. The little worm wanted to be something, be bigger and important.

On one warm summer day, the little worm made his way to the top of the grass, and stretched out his little squirmy body so the entire length of his worminess was exposed in the sun. The little worm thought someone or something would see him and be impressed by his sight, pluck him from the garden and deliver him into the glory he deserved.

In a flash, before his little worm brain could comprehend what was happening. A bird dove from the heights of the sky, rocketing downward, grabbed the worm and gulped him up in one effortless bite.