The Donut Fable
Jack and Jane loved to go to good ol' grandma's house.
She always baked delicious things that taste good in your mouth.
Donuts were a specialty and both kids loved the taste
of sweet hot melting goodness...not a crumb to waste.
But Jack was a mischievous boy and just a little naughty;
he figured how to get both shares, enjoying his own party.
Jane was quiet, a good, sweet girl, she just didn't see
that Jack was surely looking out for "one and only me."
Grandma heard Jack say to Jane..."I have the perfect fix!
I'll save the holes for you from every donut on my lips."
Poor Jane agreed and down they went, Jack ate every one,
and Jane had nothing left to eat; it wasn't any fun.
Grandma knew she had to stop the selfish little Jack.
She made a sweet surprise for Jane, her own delicious snack.
She frosted all the donut holes and decorated each;
next day, Jane got them all while Jack got quite a speech
about how little children with everyone should share
especially their own sisters...that is only fair!
Now all you little children who listen to this fable,
be kind to one another and share each time you're able.
Copyright, July 11, 2014
Faye Lanham Gibson
Inspired by an old Sunday School story
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