Finding A Solution a Found Poem For Children Poem by Indira Renganathan

Note: Below is the original text for this found poem taken from 'The New Sunday Express Magazine', part of the daily newspaper 'The New Indian Express' group Modern Panchatantra At Work Once, there was a partridge that lived in a cosy hollow in a big Peepal tree. One day it went out in search of food and found upon its return that a rabbit had taken its place.After a heated argument over ownership of the place. Theydecided to turn to a mediator.Many animals offered solutions but they were not satisfied.A cat which lived nearby had heard of their quarrel.He decided to put on an act.He began to pray to God louddly.Prostrating himself and reciting mantras.The rabbit and the bird were impressed.Convinced of the cat's holiness, they went to solicit his advice.He pretended to be deaf and asked them to come closer.Trusting his piety the rabbit and the bird went up to the cat who struck them down and ate them up. Moral: Never trust outsiders however friendly they may seem.it is best to resolve disputes among colleagues instead of allowing someone from another department to know your differences.You may end up with the reputation of a quarrelsome person who is bad at problem-solving and the mediator may get to know your weaknesses and encroach on your position.