Tuesday, June 27, 2006

The Man in the Grey Suit - a cautionary tale



There was a man who used to wear an old grey suit. One of his friends suggested he could try something different, so he went out and bought a nice blue jacket. But on the first day that he wore it, somebody said they thought it was a bit too bright, and in order not to offend, he put it away for another day.

But that night he died, and some of his friends said it was a pity. Others though said that although it was a loss, they felt it should have happened earlier anyway because he was too conscious of standing out. And they went out and painted a rainbow.

5 comments:

charity said...

stories, stories, stories, can you please set up another blog for the interpretation?

Paul said...

The thing with stories and parables is that you work out your own interpretation and the interpretation you make up is as valid as what inspired me. You might as well ask Van Gogh to explain "Sunflowers" or Beethoven to explain the meaning of the 9th Symphony.

charity said...

Have you really just compared yourself with Van Gogh and Beethoven...!?!

charity said...

Have you really just compared yourself with Van Gogh and Beethoven...!?!

Paul said...

I always say it takes one creative genius to know another one.