In a land of wonder and delight,
Where the sun shone bright and the sky was light,
Lived a little simpleton, so meek and mild,
With a rickety old home that made him smile.

He sat on his perch, with a gleaming mind,
Thinking of ways to leave his troubles behind.
He stammered at times, but it didn't matter,
For his thoughts were rich, like a silver platter.

He brushed away balderdash and skimpy dreams,
And set his sights on humble, simple themes.
He knew that success would come in due time,
As long as he worked hard and didn't whine.

But sometimes life would jostle him around,
And his feet would falter on uncertain ground.
Yet he stood up tall and faced each test,
For he knew that he was better than the rest.

And as he journeyed through life with care,
He learned that a timely word could repair,
The broken pieces of a heart in pain,
And make it whole and strong again.

So dear little ones, take a lesson from him,
And let your minds shine like a gem.
For even in times of hardship and strife,
Your humble spirit can lead to a beautiful life.

Reflections

1. What did the simpleton do when life jostled him around?
2. How did the simpleton's humble spirit help him in his journey through life?
3. What did the simpleton learn about the power of a timely word?
4. Why is it important to brush away balderdash and focus on simple, achievable dreams?
5. How can we use our minds to overcome adversity and achieve success?