“Night Piece” – The Story of a Little, Imperfect Goat Full of Light
On a small farm under a starry sky, a baby goat was born on a cold night. It was smaller than the others, its body trembling, and its unusual face stunned everyone in the barn. The farm owner intended to call it “Misfortune,” but his daughter, Lyna, gently picked it up and whispered:
“You will be Night Piece, because you were born when the whole world was shrouded in darkness, yet you still tried to appear.”
Night Piece couldn’t see like the other goats. Every step was difficult. It often stumbled on the gravel, its weak legs trembling. But each time it got up, it shook its head as if to say, “It’s okay, I’ll try again.”
The other goats initially avoided it, not understanding its difference. But Lyna did not. The little girl spent each night feeding Night Goat, gently stroking its little head, and singing lullabies her mother used to sing.
Day after day, Night Goat grew up in that loving care. It gradually got used to its wobbly steps, then learned to run after Lyna whenever she called. Despite its strange gait and limping legs, every time it tried to jump towards her, Lyna would laugh out loud:
“Well done, Night Goat! You always try, and that’s what matters most.”
News of the special goat spread to the neighbors. Everyone who came to the farm was curious to see the “strange goat.” But when they saw how Night Goat tried to walk towards Lyna, its eyes shining despite its weak body, they no longer felt pity—only warmth.
One afternoon, as the sun was setting, Night Goat stood at the barn door, watching the other goats frolicking in the yard. It hesitated slightly, its little legs trembling. But then it heard Lyna call:
“Come on, Night! You can do it too!”
The little goat mustered all its strength and stepped out of the doorway for the first time. Its first steps were slow, but then faster, stronger. The herd stood still, watching it, as if realizing that despite its differences, it was still part of the flock.
Lyna hugged Night, whispering through a smile and sparkling eyes:
“You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be yourself—and you’re lovable enough.”
