His siblings had already left home.
His mother continued to provide for him although each day she returned later and later. Once or twice he went hungry.
One day, when she didn't come back at all, he decided to take his empty stomach and leave. He took a running leap and stepped out into space.
At the last minute, when he began to struggle against his fall, he suddenly felt himself soar.
His mother watched as her little robin rode the breezes near the treetops.
At long last the nest was empty.
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Story by Pamela Tyree Griffin
Art by Dez Pain
