Maybe another fable

The story is old,
  and some may not recognize it.

The message behind it should be remembered.

Wind and Sun,
   have a contest of strength,
      trying to make a traveler remove his coat.

Wind blows with all of his strength,
   and the traveler clutches his coat around him,
      moving on,
        ignoring the assault.

Sun shines down,
   giving warmth.

The traveler comforted by the rays from above,
    takes off his coat,
      savoring the gentle light.

I know,
  sounds too simple.

Gaining your desire,
  not through force,
    but from comfort.

How could that be possible,
  except in an old story?

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i let it just happen...that is the way to find comfort and love...and contentment...forcing it never works.

but life will never be as simple again as it used to be...i remember it, and miss it.

[Jon Roggie]

I have to hold onto a sense of hope. Life changes, and there is something out there, even if it is a little moment.