[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.
Pen, Ink, And Paper
[Read more…] about Pen, Ink, And PaperPen, Ink, and Paper discussed which was the more important to being able to communicate. Turns out they all are equally important and they finally go it.
Don’t try to put down those who are equally important.
The Butterfly And The Ant
[Read more…] about The Butterfly And The AntA Butterfly called to an Ant carrying grain asking why. Ant said to survive the winter. Butterfly said to enjoy life as it’s short for everyone.
Enjoy youth; everyone dies.
The Farmer And The Rat
[Read more…] about The Farmer And The RatA Rat and Farmer were discussing a large harvest of grain. The Farmer was bragging; the Rat said much would go to waste and should be given out.
Share and share alike.