[Read more…] about The Wasps and The FliesWasps and flies are in a trap. Wasps fuss about and die. The flies climb on their backs, dry and then fly out.
The Hermit and The Bear
[Read more…] about The Hermit and The BearA Bear guarded a sleeping Hermit from flies except for one which landed on the Hermit’s nose. The Bear killed the fly but also bruised the Hermit’s face.
An imprudent friend often does as much mischief as the worst enemy.
The Toad and The May-Fly
[Read more…] about The Toad and The May-FlyAn ancient Toad bragged about his background. A May-fly, born that morning, related how his life meant far more than the life of the old Toad. He was right.
Size and age don’t indicate importance.
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 Fly And The Trout
[Read more…] about The Fly And The TroutA Fly was rejoicing while gliding over a stream one summer’s day. Too bad, as the stream had a hungry Trout who had a good meal of the Fly.
Going after forbidden fruit may lead to disaster.
The Fly In St. Paul’s Cupola
[Read more…] about The Fly In St. Paul’s CupolaA Fly examined columns in St. Paul’s to be rough and unfinished. A Spider commented the structure wasn’t built for the Fly but for a much larger creature.
Take all factors into account before making a decision.