Elephant and Watermelon

Watermelon lay in a green meadow,
Big and round, juicy and sweet.
Next to him gracefully walked Elephant,
Strong and powerful, majestic and regal.

Watermelon looked at Elephant with a smile,
He was proud of his bright skin.
He thought: "I am the most delicious and juicy,
How can Elephant resist my alluring scents?"




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Elephant came closer and looked at Watermelon,
Then raised his trunk and drank water from the river.
Elephant said: "Watermelon, you are delightful and attractive,
But you are small and fragile, like an apple on a branch."

Watermelon answered with a fervent laugh,
He said: "Elephant, you are big, but not always smart.
You look down on me, little Watermelon,
But I'll prove to you that size doesn't always matter!"

Watermelon swelled up and exploded into pieces,
Sweet splashes scattered around.
Elephant was amazed and stunned,
He did not expect such an unpredictable turn of events.

Elephant bowed down and took a piece of Watermelon,
He tasted it and forgot about his strength.
He realized that wisdom and skill are worth a lot,
And not always size and strength determine victory.

So Watermelon revealed to Elephant the meaning of life,
Giving his own life for it.
Was it worth it? Was the exchange equal?
Let the venerable audience decide.



The original text was written by me in Russian. I haven't studied English systematically so the translation may not be ideal. The main work was done by Google Translate, I just corrected obvious absurdities, where I noticed them and where I did not confuse them with brilliant insights.