Once upon a time, a Wolf was drinking from a stream when he noticed a Lamb downstream also drinking from the same stream. The Wolf desired to eat the Lamb and searched for an excuse to do so. He accused the Lamb of muddying the water and making it difficult for him to drink.
The Wolf stood above the Lamb and said, "How dare you muddy the water that I am drinking from!"
Frightened by the Wolf's angry tone, the Lamb replied, "Sir, I do not intend to offend you in any way. The water is flowing from you to me, so it is impossible for me to muddy it."
The Wolf, unwilling to admit his fault, continued, "Well then, last year you insulted me."
The Lamb, confused, replied, "That is impossible, sir. I was not even born last year."
The Wolf, unsatisfied with the Lamb's response, barked, "Well, if it wasn't you, it must have been one of your family members who insulted me!"
The Lamb, knowing there was no point in arguing further, stammered, "I'm sorry if that's the case, but I haven't done anything wrong."
Despite the Lamb's protestations of innocence and attempts to reason with the Wolf, it was ultimately devoured. The Lamb realized the injustice of its situation and how the stronger and more ruthless wolf was able to impose its will on the weaker animal.
Once upon a time, a Wolf was drinking from a stream when he saw a Lamb drinking further down the water. The Wolf wanted to eat the Lamb and looked for a reason to do so. He blamed the Lamb for making the water dirty.
The Wolf said angrily, "How dare you make the water dirty while I'm drinking!"
The Lamb, scared by the Wolf’s anger, replied, "Sir, I did not make the water dirty. It flows from you to me, so I cannot have made it dirty."
The Wolf, not wanting to listen, said, "Well, last year you said bad things about me."
The Lamb, surprised, answered, "That’s not possible. I wasn’t even born last year."
The Wolf then said, "If it wasn’t you, then it was one of your family members!"
The Lamb, realizing there was no point in arguing, said, "I'm sorry if that’s true, but I haven’t done anything wrong."
Even though the Lamb tried to explain, the Wolf didn’t care and ate the Lamb. The Lamb understood how unfair it was, and how the strong and mean Wolf could do what he wanted to the weaker animal.
Once upon a time, a Wolf was drinking from a stream when he saw a Lamb drinking further down the water. The Wolf wanted to eat the Lamb and looked for a reason to do so. He blamed the Lamb for making the water dirty.
The Wolf said angrily, "How dare you make the water dirty while I'm drinking!"
The Lamb, scared by the Wolf’s anger, replied, "Sir, I did not make the water dirty. It flows from you to me, so I cannot have made it dirty."
The Wolf, not wanting to listen, said, "Well, last year you said bad things about me."
The Lamb, surprised, answered, "That’s not possible. I wasn’t even born last year."
The Wolf then said, "If it wasn’t you, then it was one of your family members!"
The Lamb, realizing there was no point in arguing, said, "I'm sorry if that’s true, but I haven’t done anything wrong."
Even though the Lamb tried to explain, the Wolf didn’t care and ate the Lamb. The Lamb understood how unfair it was, and how the strong and mean Wolf could do what he wanted to the weaker animal.
Once upon a time, a Wolf was chilling by a stream, sipping water like it was a five-star smoothie. Not far off, a little Lamb was also having a drink, minding its own business. But the Wolf was hungry, and let's just say he wasn't in the mood for a salad.
The Wolf looked down at the Lamb and shouted, "Oi, you there! You're turning my crystal-clear water into a mud bath!"
The Lamb looked up, a bit shocked. "Um, sir, no offense, but have you ever heard of gravity? The water flows from you to me, so if anyone's muddying the water, it's not this fluffy dude."
The Wolf frowned, realizing the Lamb had a point, but still eager for an excuse. "Alright, smarty-pants, but you said something really rude about me last year!"
The Lamb chuckled. "Last year? Mate, I wasn't even a twinkle in my mom's eye then! I’m basically still in diapers here!"
The Wolf was getting desperate now. "Okay, fine! If it wasn't you, then one of your relatives must've been gossiping about me!"
The Lamb rolled its eyes. "Look, if my third cousin twice-removed said something about you, I wouldn't know. I've never even been to a family reunion."
Despite all the cheeky back-and-forths and the Lamb's epic comebacks, the little guy knew that arguing was as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Because, you know, when you’re a snack, you're a snack.
And so, the Wolf, still not finding a legit excuse but pretty much done with the conversation, did what wolves do and chomped down on the Lamb.
And that's that. Sometimes, life's just not fair when you're up against someone bigger and badder than you.
Woolly the Lamb, sipping water one day,
Met Gruffy the Wolf, who had something to say.
"Hey, little Lamb, you're clouding my drink!
With water so muddy, it's making me think."
Woolly looked up, her eyes full of fear,
"But the stream flows from you to here!
How can I muddy what’s crystal for you?
The water’s the same, and the sky just as blue."
Gruffy just growled, his eyes a mean glint,
"Last year you said things, made me take a hint."
Woolly was puzzled, her face in a frown,
"Last year? But I wasn’t even in town!"
Gruffy said, "Fine, if it wasn't you, dear,
It was one of your family, that much is clear."
Woolly sighed softly, "I've done no harm,
So why bring trouble to Woolly Lamb Farm?"
Though Woolly was innocent, kind, and polite,
Gruffy still had her for dinner that night.
It's sad but it’s true, in the woods or the street,
Sometimes the big bullies just won't take defeat.
Said someone did something wrong or bad.
To have enough courage to do something risky.
Feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure.
Feeling afraid or worried about something.
Gave an answer to someone’s question or statement.
Feeling unexpected shock or amazement about something.
Something that can happen or be done.
Becoming aware of something or understanding it.
Speaking in disagreement or trying to prove a point.
Not treating people equally or justly.
Said someone did something wrong or bad.
To have enough courage to do something risky.
Feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure.
Feeling afraid or worried about something.
Gave an answer to someone’s question or statement.
Feeling unexpected shock or amazement about something.
Something that can happen or be done.
Becoming aware of something or understanding it.
Speaking in disagreement or trying to prove a point.
Not treating people equally or justly.
Where was the Wolf when he first saw the Lamb?
Why did the Wolf accuse the Lamb of making the water dirty?
What reason did the Lamb give to show that he couldn't have made the water dirty?
What did the Wolf accuse the Lamb of doing last year?
How did the Lamb react when he realized he couldn't win the argument with the Wolf?
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A king's elephant and a dog form a friendship, are suddenly separated, but they are reunited by the king and live happily.
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher with water too low to reach. What clever trick will he use to get a drink?
While the grasshopper dances through summer, the ant works hard, gathering food. Which one will survive when winter arrives?
When a farmer brings a bundle of sticks to his sons, they stop arguing. How did a simple bundle of sticks teach them?
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