A Condensed Version of Aesop's Hare and Turtle Fable

Once upon a time a hare challenged a turtle to a race. A fox was appointed to establish the time and the place. The hare made sport of the turtle's lumbering pace, Saying, "I'll give you a head start so that you can save face!" The race began and the hare became bored and lay down for a nap, But the turtle plodded on since he was a determined old chap. The hare woke with a start and not seeing the turtle in view, Brushed the sleep from his eyes and away he flew! He saw the turtle nearing the finishing line, And mused, "No sweat! Everything will be fine!" But old mister turtle crossed the line with a flair, Out'fox'ing the hare and winning the race by a 'hare!' Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) 2015 All Rights Reserved