The Sun and the Wind

Jim Savarino © 1995

The Sun and her friend
The infinite Wind
Went walking one day in December
The Wind was inclined 
To be boastful of mind
Got a lesson that he would remember

To the Sun said the Wind
"You know you're my friend
But I'm stronger, I'll prove it, you'll see.
Give me a test and I'll show you,
No one is stronger than me."

The Sun she just smiled
The Wind became riled
She said: "See that man down below?
In a coat wrapped so tight 
Well  if you've got the might
You'll make him remove it I know"

Chorus

The wind may blow and the clouds may grow
Storms roll over the sea
But the wind must calm, and after the storm
The sun will be waiting for me

The Wind he was pleased
He whipped up a breeze
Scattered the leaves on the ground
The man held his coat
For it flapped and did float
So he gathered it closer around

The Sun she just smiled
That drove the Wind wild
He whistled a gale straight away
Though the man man seemed much lighter
He just held on tighter
Said "My, but it's chilly today!"

Chorus

The Sun she just smiled	
Now the Wind fairly howled
As a hurricane flew from his lips
The Wind he grew tired
He groaned and perspired
But the man just tightened his grip

The Wind said "I'm strong
I don't know what's wrong
I've howled until I was hoarse"
Then the Sun in the sky
Said: "It's my turn to try"
And: "There's more to strength than just force."

Now the sun looked around
She smiled at the ground
The wind had nothing to say
The man said: "It's warm,
Such a beautiful day,
Think I'll take off my coat and be on my way."

Chorus