The Squirrel and the Cardinal
A short fable12 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
That's a modern story and reminds me a little of the Ant and the Grasshopper. But the squirrel here worked very hard and I'm sure he would have shared unlike Red. Congrats on your third place finish!
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reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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That's a modern story and reminds me a little of the Ant and the Grasshopper. But the squirrel here worked very hard and I'm sure he would have shared unlike Red. Congrats on your third place finish!
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Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you very much, Helen, for sharing my story and the congrats. Rod
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I see my squirrel gif didn't show up. Oh well. It did show up on your profile.
Comment from Bill Schott
This fable, The Squirrel and the Cardinal, supplies the readers with a lot of action as the squirrel finds that corn on the ground can be just as tasty as a pie in the sky.
reply by the author on 12-May-2023
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This fable, The Squirrel and the Cardinal, supplies the readers with a lot of action as the squirrel finds that corn on the ground can be just as tasty as a pie in the sky.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 12-May-2023
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Thank you very much, Bill, for sharing my fable. It was fun to write. Rod
Comment from Teri7
This is a very good modern fable you have penned about the squirrel and the red bird. You used very good descriptive words and I love the ending to this. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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This is a very good modern fable you have penned about the squirrel and the red bird. You used very good descriptive words and I love the ending to this. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Teri, thank you very much for sharing and praising my story. I am so pleased you enjoyed the ending.
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I did really enjoy it!
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
The story is very well presented. I can see the squirrel waving its tail so it is filled with imagery presentation. Cardinals are such a gorgeous bird. Enjoyed your story.
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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The story is very well presented. I can see the squirrel waving its tail so it is filled with imagery presentation. Cardinals are such a gorgeous bird. Enjoyed your story.
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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I am delighted you could visualize BT in my story. Many thanks for sharing.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is fun, unpredictable and of fine length. The writer has a good sense of humour and an astute eye for squirrel capers. Descriptions all very evocative. Thanks for sharing and good luck! You have my vote! Debbie
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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This is fun, unpredictable and of fine length. The writer has a good sense of humour and an astute eye for squirrel capers. Descriptions all very evocative. Thanks for sharing and good luck! You have my vote! Debbie
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Thank you so much, Debbie, for your enthusiastic response to my story AND your vote.
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent modern fable. He learned a hard lesson but will be wiser and less demanding in urge future. Well done. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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An excellent modern fable. He learned a hard lesson but will be wiser and less demanding in urge future. Well done. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Thank you very much, Wendy, for your high praise of my story.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fun post for the contest and I enjoyed the fun here and wish you luck.
Just one edit for this line as I think there maybe a word missing?
(Hey, Red, beak (throw) some of that good stuff down to me).
Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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A fun post for the contest and I enjoyed the fun here and wish you luck.
Just one edit for this line as I think there maybe a word missing?
(Hey, Red, beak (throw) some of that good stuff down to me).
Love Dolly x
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Hi, Dolly, I?m glad you enjoyed this fable. It was fun to write about these characters I see almost every day. I used BEAK as a verb (meaning to throw) in this line.
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Oh, okay, I understand it now x x x
Comment from LJbutterfly
I enjoyed reading this short fable with two meanings. First of all, the squirrel didn't want to forage for his own squirrel food. He wanted what someone else had, and tried to steal from the cardinal. Second, when the cardinal was kind enough to share, the squirrel wanted to pick and choose. You provided the perfect moral. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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I enjoyed reading this short fable with two meanings. First of all, the squirrel didn't want to forage for his own squirrel food. He wanted what someone else had, and tried to steal from the cardinal. Second, when the cardinal was kind enough to share, the squirrel wanted to pick and choose. You provided the perfect moral. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Thank you very much for sharing and reviewing my story. I like your TWO interpretations of its meaning.
Comment from Julie Lau
Your fable is amusing original and well-written. I like the moral of the story too - very appropriate, and the image is charming. You should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Your fable is amusing original and well-written. I like the moral of the story too - very appropriate, and the image is charming. You should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Thank you, Julie, for your kind praise. I appreciate your encouragement, too.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
I know that squirrels can wreck havoc on bird feeders, but you make me feel sorry for this one. He tried and he failed. You have to admire him for that, and what is wrong with asking for exactly what we want in life?? Very cute story.
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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I know that squirrels can wreck havoc on bird feeders, but you make me feel sorry for this one. He tried and he failed. You have to admire him for that, and what is wrong with asking for exactly what we want in life?? Very cute story.
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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I have a squirrel convention around my feeder every day. Usually they are content to forage on the ground. But there is one who is a daredevil who I do admire despite his failures. I am delighted you enjoyed my story.