Going With The Flow: The Oak and the Reed

Quaitnit classes foot for kids, Click class. Quick classes for Kids, Quick clads rigids. The Oak and the Reeds from Esop's Fables. A giant oak stood near a brook in which grew some slender reeds. When the wind blew, the great oak stood proudly upright, with its hundred arms uplifted to the sky. But the reeds bowed low in the wind and sang a sad and mournful song. You have reason to complain, said the oak. The slightest breeze that ruffles the surface of the water makes you bow your heads, while I, the mighty oak, stand upright and firm before the howling tempest. Do not worry about us, replied the reeds. The winds do not harm us. We bow before them, and so we do not break you. In all your pride and strength have so far resisted their blows. But the end is coming. As the reeds spoke, a great hurricane rushed out of the north. The oak stood proudly and fought against the storm, while the yielding reeds bowed low. The wind redoubled in fury, and all at once the great tree fell, torn up by the roots, and lay among the pitying reeds. Better to yield when it is folly to resist than to resist stubbornly and be destroyed. Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for kids. I hope you enjoyed today's story. Don't forget We share short and timeless tales, poems, and fables perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and family story time. If you like this episode, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Until next time, keep imagining, keep wondering, and keep reading The clot I Cats