The Raven and The Lightning - sketches
The Raven decided to steal the lightning. Not that he gave much thought to the project; he just happened to watch the first ever thunderstorm brought to life by some Wakinyans and fell madly in love with white electrical shocks that were connecting the clouds and the earth beneath them. "I want one for myself" he thought. "It must be the most amazing being on the planet, all sizzling and hot". **** "But you can't keep the lightning in a jar' said the Raven. The Badger looked at him, clearly without comprehension. 'Yes you can", he answered. 'Otherwise it's dangerous. It can burn you. It's lightning, you know.' 'Yes, but isn't it supposed to be free?' The Badger clicked his tongue. 'It causes damage when it's free. It destroys things.' 'Yes, but it's so beautifil...' 'Beauty should not be the sole reason for an existence. Here, it is productive. It produce