The Rook

8D
my mind is an open book.
read it and have a look.
"Open" said Crow.
"We near the brook"
"Stones are there and
little by little does the trick.

Love the journey... it's the
Mother of all invention.


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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2009-08-06-aesop-experiment_N.htm?csp=34

Article By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
NEW YORK — From the goose that laid the golden egg to the race between the tortoise and
the hare, Aesop's fables are known for teaching moral lessons rather than literally being
true. But a new study says at least one such tale might really have happened.

It's the fable about a thirsty crow. The bird comes across a pitcher with the water level
too low for him to reach. The crow raises the water level by dropping stones into the
pitcher. (Moral: Little by little does the trick, or in other retellings, necessity is the
mother of invention.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
August 10, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Very nice, Izzy. NOTE: While waiting in a doctor's office the other day, I saw an experiment conducted on TV that demonstrated a bird's perfect ingenuity. A small flask contained water that was too low for the bird to drink. When rocks were put in the cage with the bird and the flask, the bird dropped in just enough rocks to raise the water level so he could drink. I was amazed. And this poem is amazing, too. Thanks for the write and the comments. Lovingly, Dane
Jordan Avatar
August 8, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Izzy simply outstanding poetry - I'm trying to pen a poem for your contest today - wish me luck - God Bless this is truly amazing - God Bless, MJ
Devonshire Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Witty and uplifting as always, Izzy! I've been moving and still have much to do, but wanted to stop by and say hello. "Love the journey" are words to live by. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Another day we are blessed to be here reading and writing poetry. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry today Izzy. Love, Carol
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