~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. ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

Holy pesos, Frieda! You really never cease to amaze. This is a worthy tale in so many aspects - the symbolism, the moral lesson, the readability - I could read this to a class of kids, and they'd get it; the very bright kids would have a great discussion about loyalty... And, intended or not, you have me thinking about that butterfly (pardon: that warrior butterfly) and her trials - was it the cocoon? Her caterpillar days? - and the fact that all anyone sees of her are those lovely wings...

[Frieda P]

Hahaha Rita, 'holy pesos' made me laugh out loud actually! Thanks so much, what lovely and insighful thoughts here.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thank you for sharing the lush orchard of your imagination! (Holy pesos is my way of keeping it clean!) :)

[Frieda P]

Yes I figured as much, it's a close contender to Holy Cats! ;-)

[Robbie~xoxo~]

I love this!!!
It is an empowering write... One I could read over and over again for inspiration...
This fuels courage and shows that support and commitment from friends go a long way... not only was the raven kind and courteous, the raven was also straight forward with its intentions...
Nicely done.~xo~:)

[Frieda P]

Doing the happy dance to your review Robbie, thanks so much. xoxo

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This is very different and I guess a very personal slant. Still an evocative and poignant write. Never knew snakes protected butterflies though. Thought those trustless creatures ate anything that came their way? Bit like men lol!!

[Frieda P]

Hahah John, it's always good to have a few ruthless creatures on your side!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Snake slides into your bed!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

and bites your bum lol!

[Frieda P]

Ha sometimes that feels good no? Lol

[Frieda P]

Besides snakes don't eat butterflies, they're too quick.....!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ya can't trust them just like blokes my Lady!

[Frieda P]

Ha I should have stuck with the tiger in your tank eh? ;-)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hey there can't be many snakes in Joisey then cause I tell you they are fast!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

and Tigers just sell petrol!

[Frieda P]

Ha you're a pain in my fat ars dear....! Everyone here knows I trust no one anyway, or so the rumor goes...*laugh* ;-)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Mmmmmmm that takes some thinking about!

[Frieda P]

I thought pain in the ars was pretty direct my love!

[icelandicblue]

Real friends are there for you. I am sure you've heard this before but...a friend will help you move a good friend will help you move a body. This is a lovely parable. Beauty can disarm but it doesn't mean it's not packing.

[Frieda P]

Ha I think Italiano's might have coined that phrase actually, thanks blue!

[redflutterby]

Always have a shovel on hand.... lmao!!!

[icelandicblue]

Some lime and a big plastic bag.

[redflutterby]

Exactly!! ;-)

[icelandicblue]

Bald tires so they can't match the tread and some gloves. I think we're good to go!

[redflutterby]

Lol.....do you watch a lot of true crime shows like I do?? Learn a lot from those things... ;-D

[icelandicblue]

Oh yes I do and it makes my husband very very nervous! I'm currently making some spaghetti sauce from castor beans lol.

[redflutterby]

Bahahaha... you're hysterical!! ;-)

[Frieda P]

Shaking my head @ the two of you..hahaha

[Sami Khalil]

You never cease to amaze us. A powerful story with a great moral lesson. Very enjoyable read...:)

[Frieda P]

You're too kind sir, thanks, always enjoy your visits & reviews :-)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleaure ...:)