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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa 
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The night was damp and sultry. Except for the sound of the crickets, the bog was quiet. They sat in a circle, these creatures of the swamp, and talked quietly in the hours before the dawn. During one particularly long lull, the red fox spoke, breaking the silence. “If you could be granted one wish, what would you ask for?” Looking directly at the bullfrog, he nodded for him to speak first. The frog thought a moment, flicking his long tongue absently before he replied. “I would wish to be a different color than this boring green. Blue perhaps, or a nice copper color.” “Be careful what you wish for,” replied the copper rabbit.”This color is no fun for me. I spend the day hiding from my enemies, living in constant fear of detection. They seem attracted to my color. I wish I was green.” “Well, blue is no better,” said the snake. “Everyone hates my color. They despise me for it. Copper is much better, or even green. Or red, like our friend the fox,” eyeing the fox with envy. Ahhh, my friends,” said the fox. “You don’t know what trouble this awful color red has caused. It is much too easy to spot. The dogs hate it and chase me constantly. I never have a minute to myself.” They were quiet for a long time, digesting what had been said.Finally the fox spoke again. “Perhaps it is better to learn to love what we are and make the best of it. Wishing for what we are not simply adds the problems of others to our own.” As they pondered this, they began to nod in silent understanding. The fox was right. They were, after all, special, each in his own way. Better to be me and know who I am than someone else, and be a mystery to myself. The fox was indeed very wise. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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angelbear Member
since 2001-05-22
Posts 139North East, USA |
Good message here. Good story. I enjoyed it very much...  |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ahh yes. The fox was indeed wise. Thankyou for posting this for us to read and ponder. Marilyn |
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