The Fisherman and the Whale
A Modern Fable30 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is a great modern fable. It speaks to greed and how it and longing for material possessions takes humanity out of the person. I love the picture of the whale by Seshadri, he was a good friend of mine when he was a writer on FS as well as an artist.
This reminds me of so many fables that teach the same thing about possessions and how they can ruin one's life if they own them and dominate them over love and things that really matter.
Thanks for sharing this modern fable and good luck with the contest.
Jesse
reply by the author on 12-May-2023
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This is a great modern fable. It speaks to greed and how it and longing for material possessions takes humanity out of the person. I love the picture of the whale by Seshadri, he was a good friend of mine when he was a writer on FS as well as an artist.
This reminds me of so many fables that teach the same thing about possessions and how they can ruin one's life if they own them and dominate them over love and things that really matter.
Thanks for sharing this modern fable and good luck with the contest.
Jesse
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 12-May-2023
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Jesse that is so neat that you were friends with Seshadri.
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I miss his commentaries and his friendship.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
After I stopped laughing over a talking whale that grants wishes, I enjoyed reading your fable:-) Another story that confirms, "Money cannot make you happy."
Good luck in the contest, and thank you for sharing.
Pam
reply by the author on 12-May-2023
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After I stopped laughing over a talking whale that grants wishes, I enjoyed reading your fable:-) Another story that confirms, "Money cannot make you happy."
Good luck in the contest, and thank you for sharing.
Pam
Comment Written 11-May-2023
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Pam thanks!
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written modern fable you have penned for the writing prompt contest. You used very good descriptive words and very neat imagery that went well with your words also. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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This is a very well written modern fable you have penned for the writing prompt contest. You used very good descriptive words and very neat imagery that went well with your words also. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 11-May-2023
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Teri, thanks!
Comment from BethShelby
This is a very good fable you have written. The moral of the story is very true because weath doesn't make for happiness. I think this fable could compete with Aesop's fables and should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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This is a very good fable you have written. The moral of the story is very true because weath doesn't make for happiness. I think this fable could compete with Aesop's fables and should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Beth, thanks for the validation.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I enjoyed reading your story. The moral of your story was well presented. It is true that wealth does not buy happiness. Diamonds and jewels usually will be passed down to the immediate family, not sold.
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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I enjoyed reading your story. The moral of your story was well presented. It is true that wealth does not buy happiness. Diamonds and jewels usually will be passed down to the immediate family, not sold.
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Rosemary I value your comments.
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thank you. I appreciate the reviews on this website, too.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
and the story goes on repeated as we seek to please the mortal man and forget about the soul within that can be satisfied more easily, thus leaving them more often depressed than happy.
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and the story goes on repeated as we seek to please the mortal man and forget about the soul within that can be satisfied more easily, thus leaving them more often depressed than happy.
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Sure can trick us that bling and gleam?.
Comment from jmdg1954
Excellent "and the moral of the story is" entry for the contest.
Execution of the wishes and how they impacted this poor soul was well thought out and presented.
Best of luck in the contest.
John
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Excellent "and the moral of the story is" entry for the contest.
Execution of the wishes and how they impacted this poor soul was well thought out and presented.
Best of luck in the contest.
John
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Thanks, John
Comment from Mario PIERRE
I love this tale. It's very simple and talks about things everyone dream once in a while. And the moral is enriching and so true!! People run after riches and ignore the simple joys of life.
Great job!!
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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I love this tale. It's very simple and talks about things everyone dream once in a while. And the moral is enriching and so true!! People run after riches and ignore the simple joys of life.
Great job!!
Comment Written 11-May-2023
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Mario, thank you.
Comment from lyenochka
That is a well known lesson and we need this story more than ever so that people are not deceived by wealth and temporary and superficial ideas of happiness. Best wishes in the contest!
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That is a well known lesson and we need this story more than ever so that people are not deceived by wealth and temporary and superficial ideas of happiness. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 11-May-2023
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Helen, thank you.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Very well-written fable with an important message. The man thought he would be happy if he had wealth, possessions, and a beautiful wife. He found that it did not make him happy at all.
Good luck in the contest. I enjoyed the story.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Very well-written fable with an important message. The man thought he would be happy if he had wealth, possessions, and a beautiful wife. He found that it did not make him happy at all.
Good luck in the contest. I enjoyed the story.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 10-May-2023
reply by the author on 11-May-2023
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Thank-you Mary.
