~The Raven & the Butterfly

 "Why so gloomy?" inquired the raven.

~"I'm tired of being a just another pretty face,  no one comprehends what I've gone through."

"Does it really matter if they understand your history?" 

~"I don't always feel like being colorful, light & airy, that's what they expect of me." 

"Things could be worse my sweet, you could have been stuck with a bad rap like mine.   I've been labeled  dark all my life, they don't even recognize my beauty."

~"I see your spirit bright & clear", exclaimed the tiny flutterby.

"Some can't see the forest for the trees, my dainty darling.  Your strength is apparent to me, you're a warrior butterfly, here you are among the darkness and your soul still shines through",  spoke the raven quite convincingly. 

~"I feel lighter already, I guess all I needed was a little kindness and understanding."

Done with the sweet talk, the raven replied wryly with a wicked look upon his face. "I hope you understand that it is in my nature to have you for dinner."

~In her best sardonic voice the butterfly whispered mockingly, "that's why I always bring along my friend the snake"....

Moral:  A raven can't change its color but a butterfly warrior is stronger on the battlefield with her friends at her side, and will always win the fight.

Author's Note

Not sure what you'd call this, something different from my pen, I guess it's more of a Frieda Fable, enjoy, let me know how you feel about it....thanks for reading.

Copyright © 2013 Frieda P. All rights reserved.

Reviews

[Kristin Lee]

I like the part about brining the snake! How true we are often mislabled or misjudged. It's not the things that people see that define us, but the characterisitcs within our being. And of course the friends we surround ourselves with. Great "Frieda Fable" ;)

[Frieda P]

Unfortunately very often, thanks Kristin. ;-)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Love... little more to say. Great moral and metaphor. We can change or colors but to change our nature is next to impossible. Also, is good to have friends :)

[Frieda P]

Haha yes, especially those in high places, and/or slithering ones, depending on the circumstances, thanks Friday :-)

[Gobinder Singh Dhindsa]

Your writing is so Good. Well Done! Keep Writing Friend!

Do u read mine 2 "Why?, Who is a Poet, Time and Anguish "

If possible then give your reviews..

Regards,
Lucky

[Frieda P]

Thank you Lucky for your visit & review.

[Gobinder Singh Dhindsa]

Welcome

[s y e]

Hahaha, Frieda Fable!!!=D Sorry, had to point that out. That was smart.

This was very different from your works. I very much enjoyed it too. I liked the moral, very relatable to alot of people, good little story!

I WANT MORE!

[Frieda P]

Ha so glad you enjoyed this one Sye, it's my first short story really, or fable, wasn't even sure what to call it! :-)

[Rhianne Ney]

Greatly written fable though, I wish I had more~!

[Frieda P]

Much appreciate your review, thanks so much Rhianne.

[Rhianne Ney]

You're welcome, madam

[Barbara Walker]

I always believe in back up, whenever possible! This just proves it!

[Frieda P]

Lol I'm glad we see eye to eye on this one! :-)

[kublakhan27]

You know how I feel about this one already...the fact that it's a departure from your traditional voice only makes it that much more potent...I love this :)

[Frieda P]

Will just say thanks as I flutterby ;-P

[kublakhan27]

I'll listen for the bird that chirps "koo-koo-ka-choo" ;P

[Acucena G.]

An amazing story , told by a perfect writer . BRAVO

[Frieda P]

I'm truly humbled by your words Acucena, thanks so much!

[Acucena G.]

Its my pleasure

[Emerald Seas]

It is a wonderful story - Frieda Fable, I like that... what a great title for a collection one day? It delivers what every good fable does - a moral that is relatable to many. Much enjoyed!

[Frieda P]

So thrilled you enjoyed this one Sera, it's a stretch for me! Thanks.

[Jack...]

Frieda fables are always the best. I love this, I like the format and the story...and the outcome. Indeed different from your pen but still as beautiful.

[Frieda P]

Tickled you enjoyed it Jack...probably the only fable, how many snakes could there be eh? Lol