Canto V

Canto V

And then there came a day where Istray and Stiggs

Had nothing to do. They lazed around together, and

Ate until sodden with food. Boredom

Grew in them, until Istray

Suggested that they visit their brother, Britar.

Stiggs smiles at this and agreed, for

They had not seen the brother for a time.

They traveled the road

Slowly, lazily, until they

Reached the half-built house of Britar.

They laughed to themselves, and

Upon seeing Britar, chuckled,

"Brother, you built

Your house of bricks and mortar? What

Time you waste! You could be

Having fun with us, but instead you insist

On wasting your time building

A worthless house!"

Britar sighed, and replied politely,

"My brothers,

Your houses are flimsy and

Easily destroyed. If the enemy ever enters

Your door, you and your house shall

Be demolished, and

There will be nought one can do about it!"

But his brothers would not listen,

Laughed at his words, and

Left, to return to their homes