King Midas and the Golden Touch

Copy 1: 100–120 Words

Once there was a king called Midas. He had a lot of wealth. But he was not happy. He wanted more and more gold.

One day, a fairy came to him. The king said, “Please give me the power to turn everything into gold.” The fairy gave him the power.

King Midas touched a chair. It became gold. He touched a table. It also became gold. He was very happy.

Then he tried to eat. But his food turned into gold. He could not eat. His little daughter came to him. He touched her, and she became gold.

The king cried. He understood his mistake. Greed brings sorrow.

Copy 2: 150–200 Words

Once there was a king called Midas. He had a lot of wealth. He had a big palace, many servants, and much gold. But he was not satisfied. He wanted more and more gold every day.

One day, a fairy came to the king. The fairy said, “What do you want?” King Midas said, “I want a special power. I want everything I touch to become gold.” The fairy said, “Think carefully.” But the king wanted only gold. So the fairy gave him the power.

King Midas touched his chair. It became gold. He touched his bed. It became gold. He touched the doors and the walls. They also became gold. The king laughed with joy.

After some time, he became hungry. He touched his food, and it became gold. He touched water, and it became gold too. He could not eat or drink.

Then his little daughter came and hugged him. At once, she became a golden statue. King Midas cried loudly. He prayed to the fairy. The fairy took away the power. The king learned that greed is dangerous.

Copy 3: 250–280 Words

Once there was a king called Midas. He was very rich. He had a beautiful palace, many servants, fine clothes, and a lot of gold. But he was not satisfied. He loved gold more than anything. Every day, he wanted to get more and more gold.

One day, a fairy came to him. The fairy asked, “King Midas, what do you want?” The king quickly said, “I want a wonderful power. I want everything I touch to become gold.” The fairy said, “This may bring you trouble. Please think again.” But King Midas did not listen. He said, “No, I want the golden touch.” So the fairy gave him the power.

King Midas became very happy. He touched a chair, and it became gold. He touched a table, and it became gold. He touched flowers in the garden, and they also became gold. The king laughed and said, “Now I am the richest man in the world.”

After some time, the king became hungry. He sat down to eat. But when he touched the bread, it turned into gold. He touched fruit, and it also turned into gold. He tried to drink water, but the water became gold too. The king became afraid.

Just then, his little daughter ran to him. She loved her father very much. She hugged him, and at once she became a golden statue. King Midas cried and cried. He said, “I do not want gold. I want my daughter back.”

The fairy came again and took away the power. His daughter became alive. King Midas hugged her with joy. He learned that love and life are more important than gold.