Look after your mind – Maybe
Long ago and far away there was a farmer whose greatest wealth was a four-year-old mare. Imagine the farmer’s surprise when one morning he saw that his horse had been joined by a fine wild stallion. His neighbours praised him for his good fortune: the farmer smiled and said, “Maybe“.
Not long afterwards the farmer discovered that both of his horses had vanished. His neighbours said what bad luck that was and the farmer replied, “Maybe“. However, a few days later both horses returned, together with several others. Again, the neighbours rejoiced at their friend’s good luck. The farmer smiled and said, “Maybe“.
The stallion would only be of value if it was broken in, so his son attempted to do that. However, the horse buck and the son broke his leg. The neighbours bemoaned the farmer’s ill luck. He said, “Maybe“.
Not long afterwards the country went to war. Emissaries of the government were sent out to conscript young men into the armed forces. When they arrived at the farmer’s house they saw the son’s injuries and went away again. The farmer’s neighbours said what good fortune that was and the farmer said…
Steve Bowkett
Cinema Night! – Kibworth Village Hall
