Author: Malene Thyssen
Image: The Wily Fox
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It is fun and simple
Often relates to some things
familiar and at hand
It’ll catch immediate attention
Who has not heard of the Hare
and the Tortoise!
Fables have always been around
to instil awareness and
wonder in young minds
Explained simply yet effectively
Elements of fairy tales
Yet with credibility
Never trust a flatterer
In the Fox and the Crow
Familiarity breeds contempt
In the Fox and the Lion
Why must it always be
Often relates to some things
familiar and at hand
It’ll catch immediate attention
Who has not heard of the Hare
and the Tortoise!
Fables have always been around
to instil awareness and
wonder in young minds
Explained simply yet effectively
Elements of fairy tales
Yet with credibility
Never trust a flatterer
In the Fox and the Crow
Familiarity breeds contempt
In the Fox and the Lion
Why must it always be
the wily Fox, anyway!
Grace at d'Verse Poets Pub - OpenLinkNight #414
Ha, Why must it always be the wily fox? Fairy tales often teach life lessons and have a moral. Good one, Hank the poetry Tank. Okay, I just had to humor me.
ReplyDeleteThe poor old fox. I love them, used to see so many when I lived in a city. In the rural countryside now, they have so many places to hide, it's a real treat to see one. Love this poem :)
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