Lily and the Magic Words

Si Lily usa ka buotan ug malipayong bata. Ganahan siya magduwa ug mag-drawing, apan kasagaran makalimot siya sa paggamit sa matinahuron nga mga pulong. Moingon lang siya, “Ihatag na” o “Gusto ko og juice” nga walay “palihug” ug “salamat.”

Sa klasrum ni Ma’am Rosa, ang tanang bata nagkat-on sa pagpanghatag ug pagkamanggihatagon. “Pwede ko makasulay sa mga bloke, palihug?” pangutana sa ubang bata. Apan si Lily, kuhaon lang diretso ang gusto niya nga wala mangutana.

Gipaambit ni Sam ang iyang paboritong libro kang Lily sa oras sa pagbasa. Pagkahuman ni Lily, iyang gibalik nga wala’y gisulti. Naguol si Sam kay wala man lang nagpasalamat si Lily.

Nakita ni Ma’am Rosa nga gikuha lang ni Lily ang mga krayola sa lamesa. “Lily, naa kay nakalimtan isulti?” pangutana niya nga malumo. Nalibog si Lily ug nag-iling-iling sa ulo. “Ang magic nga mga pulong makatabang nato nga magpakita og respeto sa uban,” pagpahayag ni Ma’am Rosa.

Sa oras sa recess, giimbitar ni Lily si Sam nga magduwa og dakop. Nagpabaga si Sam nga wala nakadungog ug nilakaw palayo. Gisubli ni Lily sa mas kusog nga tingog, apan wala gihapon siya tagda. Nahadlok si Lily nga murag wala siya makita, ug misulob ang iyang mata sa luha.

Miss Rosa found Lily sitting alone on a bench. "Sam won't play with me," Lily explained sadly. "How does it feel when someone doesn't listen to you?" Miss Rosa asked. Lily thought for a moment and whispered, "It feels bad."

"There are special words that help people feel respected," said Miss Rosa. "'Please' shows you're asking nicely, and 'thank you' shows you're grateful." Lily's eyes widened as she realized what she had been forgetting.

The next day, Lily took a deep breath before speaking. "May I please have the blue crayon?" she asked Sam carefully. When Sam handed it to her, Lily smiled and said, "Thank you!" Sam's face lit up with surprise.

During lunch, Lily sat next to Sam with a nervous feeling. "I'm sorry I didn't say thank you for your book yesterday," Lily said softly. "It was a really good story and I appreciate you sharing it with me."

Sam smiled at Lily's apology. "Would you like to read another book with me today, please?" Sam asked. "Yes, please! I would love that," replied Lily, and both girls giggled together.

Lily noticed how people smiled when she used her magic words. Miss Rosa gave her a special sticker when she said "thank you" for snack time. Even the lunch lady seemed happier when Lily said "please" while asking for milk.

Weeks later, Miss Rosa watched proudly as Lily helped a new student learn the magic words. "Please and thank you are like magic," Lily explained. "They make everyone feel good inside." Lily had discovered that the real magic was in how these simple words could build friendship and respect.