African bird legends

Long ago, in a time when the sun scorched the earth and rivers had dried to dusty cracks, there lived two doves, Kpanuhwele and Hweleagon. The dry season had lasted longer than any bird could remember, and water was scarce. Each day they searched, pecking the parched ground, their thirst growing unbearable. Kpanuhwele, wise and determined, finally spoke, “We must