DAPHNE

Daphne was a beautiful nymph. The sun

god, Apollo, fell in love with her but she
rejected him. Once, Apollo saw her and
pursued her. Daphne sought shelter behind
a big tree. She was out of breath from
running. Now, as she learned on the tree,
she looked back with frightened eyes. Was
Apollo still running after her? She threw
herself upon her knees and prayed to be
saved from her pursuer. She rose with
outstretched arms. Then her fingers
fluttered gently, as if blown by a gentle
breeze. Little by little she was changed
from a beautiful nymph to a laurel tree.
Slowly she broke into a smile. Now, she was
safe. Apollo could not carry her away
anymore.