Trifextra‘s challenge: Write an original fable in 33 words. (Hobbler’s note: I used the second definition on this challenge because it seemed more fun than the third definition would have been. Please do not vote for me).
Poor bird couldn’t tweet
But his bark couldn’t be beat
He tried showing another bird
Noise was all it heard.
Tweeting learned, he showed his friend
Alas, the cat heard in the end.
Moral of the story: A misunderstood genius is better than a loudmouthed fool.
Aaaah, poor little birdie!
He should have stuck with barking.
Maybe my neighbor hasn’t been hearing Wonderbutt barking after all! Cute fable!
Thanks! It was fun. Now, if only I had based my life around the moral of the story…
I don’t think we were required to use the 3rd definition this time – that’s usually just for the weekday challenges…
I loved this, and would hate for folks to not have the chance to vote for you!
Really? I didn’t know. I’m so glad you liked it. It was very fun to write.
You always go just a little dark at the end, don’t you?
The moral of the story called for darkness. Blame it.
very cute
Thank you.
Cute
Thanks
This was very clever!
Also, I think that the previous poster is right. I don’t think we need to use the third definition this time… at least I hope not!
You wrote a great fable here. Good job!
Thank you do much! Okay, I’ll trust you girls and take that disclaimer off.
Fun fable and great moral.
I should prefer not to learn how to tweet! The very word puts me off.
Lol, its a little overused now. Glad you liked it.
I didn’t see the moral of the story as dark. It was enlightening, I think! Nicely written.
Thanks! I thought it was funny…personally.
I did too, but I was worried about the PETA thing!
Okay, deep question here… would PETA be for the bird or the cat?
Tis better to have barked and lost than ever to have tweeted at all?
Sad but true.
You’re demented. I like you.
Laugh out loud for real. All this time, and my fable is when you realize I’m demented? I like you too.
Great rhythm. Nicely done, Hob.
Thank you ODNT!
Love the moral. I like how it rhymes. Great job!
Thanks! It was fun.
I’m listening to my birds tweet as I read your story.
It might be a dog that doesn’t know how to bark…