Fable - A poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson


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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Fable

The mountain and the squirrel
Had a quarrel,
And the former called the latter, "little prig":
Bun replied,
You are doubtless very big,
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up a year,
And a sphere.
And I think it no disgrace
To occupy my place.
If I'm not so large as you,
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry:
I'll not deny you make
A very pretty squirrel track;
Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;
If I cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut.

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Poet: Ralph Waldo Emerson Poem: Fable Comment 10 of 10, added on February 11th, 2008 at 5:33 AM. The poem is great for it communicates that no one has the right to judge someone or something by just merely looking at his/her appearance! The moral here is to be not judgmental! majha lanuza from Philippines Comment 9 of 10, added on January 28th, 2008 at 10:10 PM. i like this poem because i like cheese and this poem reminds me of cheese! bob from Botswana Comment 8 of 10, added on June 13th, 2007 at 8:59 PM. Yes, I realize that Emerson should be at the top of the list for the 5 most influential American poets. ea More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Fable, has received 10 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Ralph Waldo Emerson Poem: Fable Last read: May 12 2008, 3:56AM Viewed 8854 times. Added on June 13th, 2007 at 8:59 PM.

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