Once upon a time, in a peaceful farm, there lived an Donkey and a Horse. They were neighbors, living side by side, but their meals were quite different. The Horse always had plenty of good food like fresh hay and barley, while the Donkey mostly ate simple food.
One day, the Donkey gathered his courage and approached the Horse. "Dear friend," said the Donkey politely, "Could you share a little of your tasty food with me?"
The Horse, who thought himself superior to the Donkey, replied, "Sure, I can give you what's left of my meal if there is any left after I'm finished eating. And, if you come to my stall in the evening, I might give you a small sack full of barley."
The Donkey was no fool. He understood that the Horse, who wouldn't share a little bit of food now, would probably not share a larger amount later.
"Thank you," responded the Donkey. "But, I don't believe you will give me more later when you won't even share a tiny bit with me now."
From then on, the Donkey realized that promises from those who can't show kindness in small ways are often empty. The Donkey kept to his simple meals and was happier knowing he had the wisdom to see things as they truly were.
Once upon a time, in a super-fun farm that was like the playhouse of the countryside, there were two pals: an Donkey and a Horse. Talk about different lunchboxes! The Horse was the king of snack time. He had the good stuff: hay that smelled amazing and barley that looked super yummy!
The Donkey? He had the basics: grdonkey, some prickly things, and once in a blue moon, a yellow flower to munch on.
One bright day, the Donkey, trying to be cheeky, trotted up to the Horse. "Hey Horse," he said, wiggling his eyebrows, "How about sharing some of those five-star munchies?"
The Horse, trying to act all big and important, replied, "Hmm, let me think... If there's a teeny tiny bit left after my feast, you can have it. And hey! If you pop by later, there might—just maybe—be a little bag of barley for you."
The Donkey looked at the Horse, eyes wide as saucers. "So... you won't give me a nibble now, but later there's a whole party in a bag? Sounds... fishy."
The Horse just swished his tail, "Oh, who knows! Life's a big game of hide and seek, isn't it?"
The Donkey giggled, "More like you're playing 'pin the tail' and missing the point!" He took a playful bite of his grdonkey. "My food might be budget-friendly, but at least I'm not buying what you're selling!"
And as the days rolled by, the Horse munched on his fancy food, and the Donkey? He had his simple snacks but also had a big, happy grin. Not because of what he ate, but because he knew a joke when he saw one. And he was definitely not the punchline!
Horse and Donkey, a tale to tell,
Lived as neighbors, you know well.
Horse with hay and barley dined,
While Donkey ate less, but didn't mind.
Donkey was curious, took a stand,
Asked, "Could I try food so grand?"
Horse said, "Sure, when I have my fill,
I'll give you leftovers, if you will."
And furthermore, the Horse did speak,
"Come evening time, within a week,
A sack of barley could be yours,"
As if he'd open all his stores.
Donkey shook his head, with eyes so wise,
He saw right through the Horse's lies.
"If you won't share a bite today,
What makes me think you'll change your way?"
"Thank you, Horse," Donkey did respond,
"But I'll keep grazing on my pond.
For empty promises won't feed,
Kindness in the now is what we need."
Donkey found his peace, his wisdom grew,
True kindness wasn't what Horse knew.
He ate his meals, so plain and small,
Yet knew he was the richest of them all.
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