The Chickadee's Nest

Once there was a chickadee. She and her husband were excited to start their family, so they found a tree and carved out their cave to make their home. When the hole had been made, the chickadee went out to find strong sticks and soft moss to make her nest.

In her search, she found a long, sturdy stick with which to make the foundation and brought it back to the cave, thinking "With this strong stick, no predator can get into my nest." She was so excited to build upon her strong foundation that she spent the next week building up her nest into a fortress. Her nest became the envy of many, and no predator could break through. Even Kirien on High said, "Lo this small bird has mastered the art of being prey."

After a time, her husband said to her, "My wife, you have made a beautiful and safe nest. When shall we make our family?" The chickadee said to him, "You care more about our family than our nest," and she bit his neck and pecked out his throat, for she then saw him as a predator. She continued to build her nest until she died a few days later, for she refused to eat.