[Read more…] about The Mother and The WolfA Wolf overheard a mother telling a child if the child wasn’t quiet she would feed him to the wolves. Expecting supper, all the Wolf got was disappointment.
Enemies promises were made to be broken.
The Hen and The Swallow
[Read more…] about The Hen and The SwallowA Hen sat on eggs in am abandoned viper’s nest. A Swallow called her out asking why she would be incubating the eggs of a mortal enemy. Good question!
A good natured man will often assist his own destruction.
The Crow and The Serpent
[Read more…] about The Crow and The SerpentA hungry Crow flew down and grabbed a Serpent who looked dead but was alive and turned and bit him with a fatal bite. Bye, bye Crow.
Desire things you don’t understand and you accept the consequences.
A Nightingale and A Bat
[Read more…] about A Nightingale and A BatA Bat asked a Nightingale singing at night why he did not sing by day. He answered that when he sang by day he was caught so now only sings at night.
A wrong reason is worse than no reason.
Fishing in Troubled Waters
[Read more…] about Fishing in Troubled WatersA Fisherman roiled the water pulling in his net. People complained but he said he must roil the water or have no fish to eat.
Some never understand the actions of others.
The Fox, The Cock, and The Dog
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Cock, and The DogA Dog is hiding in a hole in a tree. A cock is in the tree crowing. A fox hears and comes for a meal. Surprise!
Cunning often outwits itself.