The Hares Were Tired Too
The Pond at the Edge The hares had lived too long with fright. Every sound seemed to arrive with teeth. A twig snapping in the grass. A shadow moving across the field. The sudden lift of a bird from […]
Being Believed
Turns Out, Everyone Was Busy
Not Every Open Door Becomes A Refuge The hare was proud of how many friends he had. There was the horse, swift enough to outrun almost anything. The bull, powerful enough to frighten most dangers away. The goat, clever and […]
The Bundle Was Too Heavy
When Death Appeared On The Road An old woodcutter was making his way home with a bundle of sticks strapped across his back. The path was uneven. The day had been long. Every few steps he shifted the weight from one […]
The Goat Stayed Where She Was
A Voice From Below A mountain goat grazed safely on a high cliff. The ledge was narrow, but it was secure. From there she could see the valley below, the winding paths through the hills, and the dangers that […]
When Your Body Won’t Let You Hurry
The Fastest Creature In The Field There once was a hare who was very proud of being fast. He could run circles around every creature in the field. He darted through the grass, bounded over stones, and disappeared down the […]