[Read more…] about The Band, The Bob-Wig, and The FeatherIn this poem, a Band, Bob-Wig, and Feather plead with a Woman for her attention. Spoiler alert: The feather wins.
The last to argue often wins.
The Farmer’s Wife and The Raven
[Read more…] about The Farmer’s Wife and The RavenA Farmer’s Wife was taking a load of eggs to market. A Raven was seen and the horse stumbled crushing the eggs. She blamed the Raven but he said: No.
Plan ahead for all contingencies.
The Proud Lady and The Caterpillar
[Read more…] about The Proud Lady and The CaterpillarA Lady shakes a Caterpillar from her gown while insulting it. The Caterpillar responds that soon it will be beautiful; she is beautiful only when dressed.
Be careful how you insult anyone.
The Shipwrecked Man and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Shipwrecked Man and The SeaA man was shipwrecked and blamed the sea for his troubles. The sea responded saying it was not he but the wind that should be blamed.
Use care to place your blame on the right person.
A Cunning Woman
[Read more…] about A Cunning WomanA Woman played a witch and divine oracle. When caught and sentenced to die another woman asked why the gods were easier than the judge.
Pretend to be something and pay the consequences.
A Woman and Her Two Daughters
[Read more…] about A Woman and Her Two DaughtersA Woman with two daughters buried one, and mourners were provided for the funeral. The other daughter asked about strangers. Woman said they had the money.
Professional mourners serve those who pay the most.