Here is this little bambino (wonder if that is where Bambi actually gets his name?_ just learning about life, and at the look of every positive thing comes a life changing event. In most instances a traumatic life changing event to say the least.
We are first introduced to Bambi as the newborn "little prince" of the forest. At first his only lesson is trying to learn about the world and walk and talk, while being teased by the other young forest animals. But Bambi works hard and perseveres, not only walking, but running and running, and talking like a champ! His second life lesson is soon to follow in...... The meadow. Where Bambi is taught that there are other deer in the forest, and that there is much to fear in the world. (Of course they are referring to man!)
He them goes through each of the changing seasons, and finds, like most of us that snow and winter are only fun for a short time and that it takes too long to go away! He learns about being hungry, (We call it poverty) and just when they find some hope in new spring grass found in a small melted patch of snow, his mother is shot and killed by a hunter. (Puts new perspective on hunting season doesn't it?) Being left to be raised by a father he didn't really know!
Alas when spring comes Bambi is transformed into a young stallion of a buck, and "gets twitterpated" (aka falls in love) by his childhood chum Faline. However just as quickly as she bats those gorgeous doe eyes at him another bucks runs into the picture and tries to dominate his woman. Bambi is taken back and isn't sure what to do while his young love is calling out his name. Suddenly anger turns Bambi's face, and Bambi after getting roughed for a bit, conquers the other male and wins his lady as a prize. Love is tough!
Bambi and his blushing bride (or at least I hope, because what is that saying to our younger generation, lol) begin to settle in a very cozy looking thicket, when Bambi notices something in the forest isn't right, and goes looking. Of course, the hunters are back and this time with many more. Bambi;s father says come with me and tries to keep his son from danger, but Bambi realizes he has left Faline, and goes to find her. On his mission he finds Faline trapped on a high rick by several highly trained hunting dogs, and Bambi finds himself having to fight once again for his fair maiden. He takes on multiple ferocious dogs, and finds an escape route for sweet Faline, and then tries to run himself. Just as he gets away a gunshot goes off, and Bambi falls to the ground. All the while the forest is catching fire!
Bambi's father comes and fores Bambi up. "This isn't time to be a sissy, Bambi!" ( He doesn't really say that, but it was there!) And somehow the two of them together escape the forest fire. and meet the rest of the forest critters, and of course Faline. Sweet, defenseless Faline. (Every man's dream, right?)
After all is said and done, Bambi has to face one more monumental challenge of all. Faline has given birth to twin fawns, YIKES! Good luck Bambi.
And all the while Bambi never gives up, he never complains, or whines, "why me? My life sucks!" A true inspiration.
So with my coffee cup hi, I would like to raise a toast inspired by you, Bambi. May you always walk with grace, and never ever complain, even as the hits keep coming!
Thank you Bambi, for putting my life into perspective!
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