The Mother in the Forest: A Gentle Adaptation of the Wewe Gombel Legend for Children About Safety and Parental Care
It was a quiet night, and the soft wind whispered outside the window. I sat on my mother’s lap, my eyes fixed on the nearly full moon.
“Long ago,” my mother began, her voice gentle, “there was a mother who lived deep in the forest. She once lost her child and since then, her heart has always carried both longing and worry.”
I held my breath, listening carefully.
“She never wanted to scare children,” my mother continued. “She would walk through the trees and across little streams at night, making sure that children who played too long or wandered far could safely return home.”
I imagined her walking beneath the moonlight, her hair flowing softly in the night breeze, her face tender but full of longing. There was a warmth in how she watched over children, even though she never spoke to them.
“Was she like a scary ghost?” I asked, my voice trembling a little.
Mother smiled and gently patted my hand.
“No, dear. She wasn’t scary. She was a mother who had lost her child and cared deeply. Every child who returned home safely made her heart feel lighter. Sometimes, she waited at the edge of the forest, watching from afar, smiling quietly as children found their way home.”
That night, I promised myself I would always return before dark. And I understood that, whether at home or in the forest, a mother’s care and love are always watching over her children—even from a distance, always guiding and protecting.
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| Sometimes, the most important guidance comes from a mother’s gentle words, lighting the way home before the night grows dark. |
Adaptation Note
This story is a gentle adaptation of the Wewe Gombel legend, a traditional Javanese folklore with many variations. This version focuses on child safety and parental care, without horror elements.
Moral / Takeaway
Children: always return home before dark, because love and care are the safest guides.
Parents: your attention and affection are the most important protection for your children.
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