Shadowed Path: A Book of Fables
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Last published Mon, May 2, 2016
Do you dare to walk this trail? Step carefully, who can tell what these fables will reveal reflecting your world...or even you...
The Ant and the Butterfly
A young ant once came upon a butterfly just coming out of her cocoon, wings wrinkled and wet. He thought she was an ant like himself and said, "What is that on your back? How did you find so much food so fast! The others won't believe it!"
The butterfly realized the ant's mistake but, overwhelmed by his confident reaction, said, "Oh... Yes! And I think I have enough for the both of us. Will you lead the way?" The ant proudly did so, the butterfly crawling behind.
When they arrived at the anthill, the harried workers took the burden from the butterfly's back without question. Torn, she barely survived to crawl underground the rest of her days
No longer a butterfly.
Those who pretend to be what they are not, may become what they pretend to be.
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