OX

The Ox arrived next,

Walking silently with the rat laying lazily on his back

For he dearly loved the rat.

No one saw it that way,

For on the outside,

It appeared that he was just plain stupid.

What an idiot!

They would mock at his back

And it wasn't jealousy.

It was just plain gossip.

He would carry an animal smaller than him

On his back

To a banquet planned by God.

Outside he was stupid.

Inside, he was the smartest of them all,

For he had the gift of kindness,

Which would bring happiness all the time.

Of course, there were times when he would cry out in sorrow,

And completely lose it,

But that could be made up for.

There was no way

He could live a life

Unwanted by anyone.