Flame of Love

FLAME OF LOVE “I can master it,” said the Ax. His blows fell heavy on the hard, strong steel. But each blow only made his edge more blunt until he ceased to strike. “Leave it to me,” said the Saw. With his relentless teeth, he worked back and forth....

The Rose

THE ROSE Red roses were her favorites, Her name was also Rose, And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, “Be my Valentine,” like all the years before. Each year he sent...

Three Strangers

THREE STRANGERS A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said “I don’t think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat.”...

The Perfect Heart

THE PERFECT HEART One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a...