A Short Story - Poet And The Fragrant Clay

A parable is a statement of simple truth which by analogy or symbolical extention reveals a greater and a more universal truth. In this parable, the poet, ordinary clay, fragrance, and the rose are allegories open to interpretations and inviting your mind to a consideration of virtue, responsibility, goodness, service, beauty and unity with one's own divine nature.

Transcript

A poet was given a bit of ordinary clay.

The clay had such vibrant,

Sweet perfume that its fragrance filled his room.

What are you?

Musk or Ambergris?

The poet asked.

I am neither.

The clay answered.

I am just a bit of common clay.

From where then you have this rare perfume?

The poet was curious.

The clay replied.

I have been all summer in the company of the Tyleroos.

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Great example of you become who you spend the most time with.

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All these persian wisdom tales bring me so much spark. It brings you to the precipice of a beautiful thought, and Syra’s voice adds a lovely dimension ✨

Love this, but it took a long time to figure out the last word…in the company of the rose.

Syra, such an amazing reminder that our chosen surroundings make an impact of who we are.
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful and sweet small story 💫