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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Art) Poem: Fable Comment 13 of 13, added on November 1st, 2009 at 11:23 PM. Message Great message communicated beautifully j from Mexico Comment 12 of 13, added on June 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 PM. this is my favorite. it simply tells everybody is different, in shape, size, capability, stupidity and more. each creature is special or peculiar, is expected to show talent and contribute for the betterment of the world. Graci from United States Comment 11 of 13, added on May 4th, 2009 at 5:49 PM. I like the idea that although the squirrel was telling the mountain of his own capabilities and good points, he also made positive statements about the mountain. The squirrel lessened the intensity of the quarrel by giving the mountain its due. Michael Collins from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Fable, has received 13 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: Nov 7 2009, 5:45PM Viewed 12430 times. Added on May 4th, 2009 at 5:49 PM.

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