The Bulldozer and the Bear

The Sun had risen to greet the day and marveled at such a range of wondrous things. Where below the warmth it brought to bare was causing a Thrasher's heart to sing. But most of all... the Sun was extremely curious and wondered what this day would bring? A Man stood grudgingly beside his bulldozer with the warm Sun upon his face. As he was waiting for the City permit to continue civilization's horrid pace. By the end of day he hoped One Acre Wood would be nothing but open space. The morning passed so he phoned his Boss, 'How much longer must I wait?' The Boss replied, 'These things take time as the Lawyers are dealing with charges to negate. But there is no doubt... you can rest assured... the permits will be late.' The Man fussed and fumed at the loss of time and his face let loose a maddening glare. He then proceeded to unload a torrent of angry rants that filled and poisoned up the morning air. And as he turned... from the forest came... a large brown Grizzly Bear. 'You seem quite upset,' said the Bear to calm the Worker's troubled soul. 'I was deep in the woods when I heard you yell while taking my morning stroll. So hopefully I'm not out of line... but you seem to have lost control.' 'Forgive my constant ranting,' said the Man. 'Those fools at City Hall have put me far behind. If the permits that I need don't come this day will have been a waste of time. And tomorrow will be an even more horrible mess as double the work will be assigned.' The Bear replied, 'I share your anguish as I too hate to waste the day. Life is tough enough without the hassle when a worker's plans are led astray. But as for me... do you want some company to pass this long delay?' 'Let me share my skill to pass the time,' said the Man. 'I will be your guide. And show you how my bulldozer works as this machine is my source of pride. And it won't be long until you're driving and enjoying your first ride.' They spent the day aboard the bulldozer driving to and fro around the stones. When the Man politely asked the Grizzly Bear if he would like to come over to his home? And would the Bear stay for supper... as the Man was all alone? 'I would be more than happy to,' said the Bear. 'I can be there by quarter after nine. I will have to wash and get your address and hope your home is not too hard to find. And I thank you for the invitation... I will bring a fine red wine.' The Man was busy preparing supper where from the street he heard a thunderous roar. And turned to see the Bear driving his bulldozer right through the Man's front door. The Man had just enough time to flee as his roof came crashing down upon the floor. 'Forgive my rude intrusion,' said the Bear. 'I was just continuing our silly game. Earlier today... you were going to destroy my home so I thought you might enjoy the same. And if I'm out of line... I have to apologize... I have a walnut for a brain.' The Bear lumbered off... having made his point with a mild slather of correction. And hoped the Man would come to learn and share with others this new found introspection. Where a forest of trees are someone's cherished home and a sign of God's perfection. The End *For those who might be interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's your Uncle' on my homepage. A new one will appear every second day.