It Wasn’t The Rescue Anyone Expected The ant was certain it was finished. It had come to the stream for a drink on a warm afternoon. From the bank, the water seemed harmless enough. A little current. A little movement. […]
Some Strengths Wear Humble Disguises The stag stopped beside a pool on a quiet afternoon. The water was still enough to hold a perfect reflection. As he lowered his head to drink, he caught sight of himself and paused. What […]
When Shade Didn’t Count The traveler had been walking since morning. The road was dry. The sun was loud. Dust clung to his sandals, his cloak, the back of his throat. By the time he came upon the sycamore, he was […]
The Vine Above His Head One warm afternoon, a fox wandered into a vineyard and stopped beneath an arbor heavy with ripe grapes. The fruit hung in generous clusters, catching the afternoon light just high enough to promise a satisfying […]
The Stall Beside His Own A donkey lived in the stable beside a celebrated war horse. Each morning the horse received careful attention. His coat was brushed until it shone. Fresh grain filled his manger. Stable hands inspected his hooves, […]
The Daughter Who Would Not Stay The Moon went to her Mother one evening with a very reasonable request. She wanted a dress. Not just any dress, of course. The Moon had taste. She wanted something beautiful, something worthy of […]
The Paw No One Noticed There is an old fable about a traveler who came upon a lion lying quietly by the side of the road. The lion was not hunting. He was not roaring. He simply could not walk. Most travelers […]
The Farmer’s Impossible Request There was once a lion who fell deeply in love with a farmer’s daughter. The farmer, however, did not trust lions. “You may marry her,” he said, “but first you must let me remove your claws. […]
Before The Milk Reached Home There was once a milkmaid who walked along a country road with a full pail balanced carefully upon her head. It was a beautiful morning, and with every steady step her thoughts wandered a little […]
