[Read more…] about The Paper KiteA paper Kite, flying high, wanted its freedom but was bound by string. The string broke and the Kite found while free, it could not fly!
Watch what you ask for; you might get your wish.
A Mouse and A Frog
[Read more…] about A Mouse and A FrogFrog and Mouse lived across a stream. Mouse agreed to be taken across to visit Frog. Frog gets greedy and dives; Mouse screams. Kite hears and takes both.
When fools fight others run away with the prize.
The Eagle and The Kite
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The KiteA Kite brags to an Eagle in order to woo the Eagle. The Eagle weds the Kite and then asks the Kite to demonstrate the truth of the tale. It was a lie.
Some people will do anything to get what they want.
A Jackdaw and Pigeons
[Read more…] about A Jackdaw and PigeonsA Jackdaw tries to be two things but fails at both. Too bad.
He that trims between two interests, loses him with both, but is true to neither.
The Kites and The Swans
[Read more…] about The Kites and The SwansKites had the gift of song but were enchanted by the neigh of a Horse. In trying to imitate that the Kites lost their ability to sing.
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
The Seagull and The Kite
[Read more…] about The Seagull and The KiteA seagull ate too big a fish and burst his gullet. A passing Kite chided him for being a bird but eating from the sea.
Every man should be content to mind his own business.