[Read more…] about The Self-ImportantA self-important Man railed at the Birds for pecking at his orchard fruit. The Birds reminded the Man that they were there first.
Self-importance is the origin of many vices.
The Rose And The Snail
[Read more…] about The Rose And The SnailA Snail pointed out to a Rose that the only thing that destroyed her beauty were the thorns. The Rose got rid of thorns. The Snail then had a nice meal.
Don’ let down your defenses.
The Loadstone And The Mirror
[Read more…] about The Loadstone And The MirrorA Loadstone in a case was bragging to a Mirror in the case about all the things a magnet does. The Mirror responded with a like list for itself. No winner.
Where much is given, much will be required.
The Fly And The Taper
[Read more…] about The Fly And The TaperA Fly circles round and round a lit candle. This poem describes the progress to its ultimate conclusion of burnt fly.
Sometimes pleasure leads to pain.
The Snow-Drop And The Primrose
[Read more…] about The Snow-Drop And The PrimroseThe Primrose and Snow-Drop argued about which was the finer flower. They eventually decided it did not matter as all flowers fade away.
Realize what is important and what is not in life.
The Philosopher And The Glow-Worm
[Read more…] about The Philosopher And The Glow-WormA Glow-worm shone; a Philosopher picked it up and it went out but the Philosopher’s talk brought it back. The power to shine belongs to all.
Don’t be led astray and you’ll shine for more than a day.