The Ballads Of Childhood

28• The Boy👦 And The Balance

Once upon a time long ago
There was a shopkeeper very bad,
He was critically deceptive
And a wicked heart he had.

Once he borrowed a balance
From a fruit seller, just for some time,
But didn't return it for days
He had a mind perfect for a crime.

The fruit seller himself came then
And asked for his belongings,
But he lied that a fat mouse
Ate and chewed all the things.

And his weights and balance
Are now gone forever,
But the fruit seller wasn't a fool
He as well was a bit clever.

So he said, "Don't worry friend,
Leave the topic and hear the report,

I am going to the city tomorrow

I would like your boy for support."

Then the fruit seller took his son
And locked him in his house,
And told him that a crow ate him
On the way, similar to the mouse.

The shopkeeper apologised and
Returned the balance to the man,
While the fruit seller brought his son
And gave him a wise opinion.

"Never cheat with someone
And make sure that you're honest,
Cause this is life which is full of trials
You should at least pass this test."

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Hey Readers

Updated after a long time.
Actually, I can't find more stories home I should change into poems.

Tell me how you felt after reading this and please advise any stories that I can convert into my ballads.