Sed The Sloth - By Oereishi Aeoma
Written By: Artist name: Oereishi Aeoma; DOB name: Jorge Casado
Category: Short Story
Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026
Meet Oereishi Aeoma, also known as Jorge Casado, a talented writer who brings us "Sed The Sloth," an enchanting short story featured in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This creative piece invites readers into a world of nature and perspective, where two adventurous children, Lucy and Jimmy, encounter a wise sloth named Sed. Through this tale, Oereishi captures the beauty and simplicity of the natural world, reminding us of the wonders that await when we open our hearts and minds to new experiences.
About the Work
"Sed The Sloth" unfolds a charming narrative where the natural world serves as both setting and teacher. The story delights with its vivid imagery and rhythmic language, as it follows Lucy and Jimmy's playful journey up a tree, only to meet the sagacious Sed. Through Sed's gentle guidance, the children - and the readers - learn about perspective and the boundless beauty of nature. The story's themes of curiosity and discovery are beautifully intertwined with the whimsical dialogue and descriptive passages that evoke the sensory experience of being in a lush, vibrant environment.
Sed The Sloth
Original Submission by Artist name: Oereishi Aeoma; DOB name: Jorge Casado
Sed The Sloth
By Oereishi Aeoma
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Sed The Sloth
Copyright © 2026 by Oereishi Aeoma (Jorge Casado)
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in critical articles and reviews. Printed in the United States of America. For more information and/or permissible rights contact the author at oereishiaeoma@gmail.com or address the publisher, Starry Tales Publishing, at starrytalespublishing@gmail.com.
Summary: As they race up a tree one fine evening, Lucy and Jimmy encounter Sed, a sloth. Join them as Sed welcomes his newfound company and shares a special treat.
Sed The Sloth by Oereishi Aeoma (Jorge Casado)
Cover Art: Sylvia Rodriguez
Illustrations: Sylvia Rodriguez
ISBN: TBD
Starry Tales Publishing
Website: www.oereishiaeoma.org
“Expand and explore, the world is full of hope. ” – Oereishi
First Printed Edition, May 2027
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Sed the sloth said …
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“1! 2! 3! Race you up that tree!” Lucy hollers to Jimmy before the two bolt toward the trunk.
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Both Lucy and Jimmy cherish nature. They spend plenty of time outdoors, hugging and climbing trees, imitating other creatures and beings, and sowing seeds along their journeys.
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So, it comes as no surprise when Lucy and Jimmy dash straight to the backyard of their home away from home in Costa Rica.They hardly give a thought to where they’ll sleep, let alone unpack a single bag!
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Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, pitter-patter! Lucy and Jimmy close in on the tallest and thickest cecropia tree, the very one Lucy marks just moments before their race.
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“Splat! Splat!” Jimmy hops to one side of the cecropia trunk, Lucy to the other.
“Swish, swish!” Leaves rustle as Lucy and Jimmy scramble their way up the tree.
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“Scritch, scratch!” Their nails scrape the bark.
“Crack!” Small branches snap.
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“Whoa!” Lucy and Jimmy come to a complete halt as a sloth, no more than a few yards away, slowly and patiently makes its way through the cecropia’s understory.
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“Look,” Lucy whispers. “Shhhh,” Jimmy hisses.(They observe the sloth, something simple)
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“Look up,” the sloth chimes in. “Ahem!” Sed clears his throat before continuing: “Look down at what’s musslin’ around; ‘Tippity-tap, tippity-tap!’”
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“Look to the side; you might catch sight of what flies by; ‘Flap-flap!’”
“Look to the other side; what’s out of sight may slip from your mind; “Fffft, fffft!’”
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“What’s up can be down.”
“What’s down can be up.”
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“What’s to the side can be on the other side.”
“What’s on the other side can be to the side.”
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“Perspective is a lesson, not an impression to stick in the mud.”
“Life is malleable; fashion your golden horizons to align with what one dreams of when soaked in suds.”
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Henceforth, as Sed bids Lucy and Jimmy farewell, they bid him goodbye. They went off ready to communicate with other cool creatures, while wondering how much more there is to see about nature.
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About Oereishi
I write from my heart and soul. The pen guides me. The page is my canvas.
When all aligns, I channel feelings and visions into words, playing with diction and syntax. This liberates me. It inspires me. It awakens my unique voice.
Yet my story mirrors so many. I grew up in a world of love and misunderstandings: where miscommunication masquerades as silence, differences breed fear, and all dream—yet some only of supreme esteem.
As the oldest of four, I longed for a dog best friend. I crave tropical fruits: mangos, avocados, anything lush. I dream big: to support restorative ecosystems, seed a harmonious re-forested world, and befriend every being in ocean, forest, mountain, and beyond.
Between tree climbs and writing, I channel forest spirits and ancient energies. I heal hearts with pristine love. May you feel love. May you know joy again and again. I feel you.
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About the Competition
The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating the creativity and literary talents of writers worldwide. This esteemed competition showcases a diverse range of poetic and narrative forms, inviting participants to share their unique voices and stories. It serves as a conduit for cross-cultural dialogue and artistic expression, encouraging writers to explore and expand their creative horizons.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Oereishi Aeoma for sharing "Sed The Sloth" with us as part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your story enriches the tapestry of nature and imagination, inviting readers to pause and appreciate the world through fresh eyes. May your journey of creativity continue to inspire many more.
About Hashtag Kalakar
Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.
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