[Read more…] about The Old Man and DeathAn Old Man was tired of picking up sticks and called on Death to take him. Death arrived and the Old Man asked him to pick up the sticks. Changed his mind.
Be careful what you wish for.
The Swallow, The Serpent, and The Court of Justice
[Read more…] about The Swallow, The Serpent, and The Court of JusticeA Swallow nested on the Court of Justice. A Snake came and ate her babies. She bemoaned how she got no justice where others did.
Justice is fickle.
The Heifer and The Ox
[Read more…] about The Heifer and The OxA heifer (or calf) watched an ox pulling a plow and chided him for his hard life versus the others easy life. The ox got the last word. See why here.
Be careful how you make fun of anyone.
The Father and His Two Daughters
[Read more…] about The Father and His Two DaughtersA Father asked his two daughters what they wanted. One wanted rain for the plants; the other wanted sunshine to dry tiles. Father could not please both.
You cannot please everyone.
The Shepherd and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The WolfA Shepherd raised a Wolf to steal from neighbors. The Wolf was grateful but warned the Shepherd to be even more cautious now.
False men cannot be trusted.
The Kid and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Kid and The WolfA Kid on top of a house shouted at a Wolf below. The Kid could only get away with that so long as he was on the roof.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.