Sun and Wind

Sun and Wind argued fiercely with each other
as to which of them really was the stronger

Wind said at sea I toss huge ships around
and on land I blow trees and houses down
Sun said my strength is helping things grow
feeding them sunshine with its radiant glow

On the road below in view of them both
a man came walking dressed in an overcoat
They agreed after discussing with each other
that who gets the coat off will be the winner

Wind went first and blew with all his power
but the man pulled the coat on even tighter
Sun then came out in his warmth and glory
and soon the man took off the coat in a hurry

So between gentle coaxing and raw power
oftentimes the former ends up the winner

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 7/23/2014 4:40:00 PM
John :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~
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Date: 7/23/2014 4:27:00 AM
I love the way you have shown Sun's strength, in its gentle, silent warmth. Congrats for your win John!
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Date: 7/18/2014 2:47:00 PM
John, Congratulations, on your awesome Fable ..... Always~ Linda
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John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:33:00 AM
Thank you, Linda. Credit is also due to Mr Aesop.
Date: 7/17/2014 6:27:00 PM
I remember this classic story. Great job at making it into a poem. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:34:00 AM
Thanks, Joyce (and to Aesop). Best Wishes!
Date: 7/16/2014 8:35:00 AM
Good rendering of a classic! Congratulations!
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John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:36:00 AM
Thank You, Roy. Best Regards!
Date: 7/15/2014 11:45:00 AM
A wise old fable brought back to life. Thank you for entering my contest and Congrats on a truly worthy win.
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John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:41:00 AM
Thank you, Carol, for my placement in your contest, and for its sponsorship. It allowed me to highlight the work of one of my favourite wise persons, Aesop. I grew up on his fables as a child.
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