This fellow holds his prized show rooster aloft after winning first prize at the Parish Fair. He deserves acknowledgment for his skill in raising such a fine cockerel. Yet he didn't gain the victory simply because of his desire for a ribbon, but because of the time, effort and knowledge he applied. The saying 'that field's been plowed' means that a farmer isn't going to keep tilling the soil; once the field has been plowed, it will be planted. Likewise, over-thinking or over-discussing a subject is a waste of time. In the case of the Six of Acorns, it would suggest this fellow enjoy his win but he shouldn't rest on his laurels if he wants to win next year. (It might also be a subtle hint that his friends are tired of hearing him brag!)
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. ~Thomas Jefferson
good nurturing helps, but without good breeding no cared for rooster will win the prize. the heartbreak behind 4-H :)
ReplyDeleteKind of like puppy mills for poultry.
Delete"Opportunity doesn't knock if it doesn't know where you are." That chicken man put some extra time into that lovely show bird. I wonder how long before it is the stew pot with veggies grown in the field.
ReplyDeleteI imagine he would have to be desperately hungry first!
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