The Dove and Scorpion

Once upon a time in a forest far far away
A beautiful dove lay wounded on the ground

Shot by a hunter from the heavens she fell
In a burrough she fled to escape the hounds

No food or water was she able to obtain
Weaker she grew and without food she would die

Hope and desire were all that she had left
When in the heat of the day a scorpion walked by

Attack though he could, that he did not do
Food he gave her and cover to keep off the heat

Predators came to devour the injured prey
Thwarted off they mangled one of the scorpion's feet

Under his protection the dove began to heal
Regaining her strength she could fly again

Her cold and stinging defender had changed her life
Never before could she fly so high

Hobbling on tattered legs he stepped aside
The beautiful dove again could she soar

Out the bird flew though she wasn't alone
A foot and heart were gone but he cold no more


To: Mary
From: Odell


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