Wandering down the
road an ass
Encountered a lion's
skin.
He dressed himself
up in it
Without an ounce of
chagrin.
Frightening all
creatures who saw him--
Animals and humans
as well--
The ass stifled his
braying and watched
As they all ran off
pell-mell.
Finally, unable to
hold it in,
He brayed some loud
"Hee-haws!"
The fox heard him
and also happened
To notice his
hooves--not paws.
"Well, my
friend, if I'd only seen you,
I might have been
afraid.
But now that I've
heard you speak, you can
Dispense with your
charade."
The moral? Clothes
can disguise many fools,
But despite their
fancy array,
When they open their
mouths--Yikes!--
Their words give
them away.
Or
You can put on fancy
airs,
Pretending you're
suave and urbane,
But if you are truly
an ass at heart,
An ass you will
remain.
(5-17-15) By Bob B
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