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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

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Poet Destroyer A

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~

Teddy Kimathi

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!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/18/2014 2:47:00 PM

John, Congratulations, on your awesome Fable ..... Always~ Linda

John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:33:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. Credit is also due to Mr Aesop.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/17/2014 6:27:00 PM

I remember this classic story. Great job at making it into a poem. congratulations. Love, Joyce

John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:34:00 AM

Thanks, Joyce (and to Aesop). Best Wishes!

Roy Jerden

Date: 7/16/2014 8:35:00 AM

Good rendering of a classic! Congratulations!

John Beharry
Date: 7/19/2014 9:36:00 AM

Thank You, Roy. Best Regards!

Carol Eastman

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.

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.