There was a special town in the corner of the world, where everyone was given a plain wooden box. And they were told that this was what they were to present to their future king.
Two sisters had very different ways of making their box the best.
One sister would work day and night to make it look just right. She adorned it with jewels and gold. Decorating the outside with the best things around her that she could find. Not one pearl was out of place. It was truly a masterpiece to behold.
But the other sister had no time to worry about the outside of her box. All her days were filled in searching around the kingdom to find the best treasures to put inside. She was dirty, her hair a mess, but she knew what was inside was the best.
The day came, and all were called to the palace.
The first sister presented her extravagant box and held it out for him to take. He smiled as he saw the fine designs, but soon the smile faded. Inside was nothing but dust and painted slivers.
The second sister than came up and pulled out her simple and plain box from a bag with care, and presented it to the king. He opened it hesitantly, but soon he grinned from ear to ear as he pulled out the most beautiful gems, most powerful healing ointments, and treasures of every kind.
I might add more to this later,
but a part of me also kind likes it just how it is.
