Preparations for War (Aesop)

A war throughout the land did tear
Between the beasts and birds of air.

The lion king his troops did call,
And they did gather – one and all.

Great herds of donkeys came that day.
And all the hares did swift obey.

Commanders did the troops review,
But did not know quite what to do …

As hares and donkeys do not fight –
And neither were they very bright.

This to the king, they then did say,
And asked to send them all away.

The lion was a wiser soul,
And said, “For each we’ll find a role.

The donkeys with their frightful bray
As trumpeters will sound our way.

The hares will also fill a need,
Relaying messages with speed.

And thus the ranks were organized,
And each his talents recognized.

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Each one of us can find a way
To in this life a part to play.