Monday, December 30, 2024

• The Fowler and the Blackbird

Curiosity requires cautious judgment.

Long ago, in a dense forest, a fowler was sitting quietly under a tree, working with ropes. His hands moved quickly as he wove a strange device. Nearby, a curious Blackbird watched him closely. Unable to resist his curiosity, the Blackbird chirped, "What are you making?"

Without looking up, the fowler replied slyly, "I’m building a grand city with tall towers and beautiful buildings."

The Blackbird, fascinated by the idea, hopped closer to take a better look. He imagined a bustling city filled with birds like himself, flying freely between tall towers. His excitement grew.

Noticing the Blackbird’s interest, the fowler smiled and said, "Would you like to visit my city? It’s nearly finished, and I think you’ll love it."

Overcome with curiosity, the Blackbird eagerly flew down to see this marvelous city. But as soon as he landed, he realized something was terribly wrong. The 'city' was actually a net, and he was trapped! The ropes tightened around him with every frantic flap of his wings.

The fowler carefully picked up the tangled Blackbird, pleased with his clever trick. The Blackbird, now caught, regretted being so hasty and letting his curiosity guide him into danger. He wished he had been more cautious instead of trusting so easily.

And so, the Blackbird learned a hard lesson: not everything is as it seems, and curiosity without caution can lead to trouble.


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