Endangered Species

Why are you searching for a creature you know can not be found?

Listen closely to your teachers when they tell you that I don't make a sound.

Before climbing a tree, it behooves the scaler to first look up.

Let the hungry beg with bowl, and the thirsty beg with a cup.

What manner of crockery is able to hold any volume of wisdom?

Those who came late to the ceremony missed the significance of his drum.

Is your desire for an audio recording, or perhaps an instant polaroid.

Be it the mystery of Egypt, or the glory or Rome, both were destroyed.

The new ways are glib, but the old ways are disguised.

All your horses are good for travel, but not one of them are prized.

Adulation consoles the fearful and the politically pliant

Five smooth stones are contraband in the eyes of a wary giant.

I was told it is better to light one candle rather than to curse the darkness.

Just one mention of self-immolation has branded me as obtuse and heartless.

When you drew back your bow, I wore an apple on my head.

It's not that I trust your aim, I want you cleared of all charges when I am dead.

Your eyes were out of focus with a stinging sensation that made them watery.

Do not wish to take my place, it would go down as the most subversive lottery.