The objects of the centipede

     A centipede appeared among the beetles. They became frightened, but she said:

     -Don’t be afraid, my friends. I wasn’t born with so many legs just to attack little beetles. I have elevated objects in my life.

     The beetles weren’t still tranquils. One of them asked:

     -Which are your objects, centipede?

     And the centipede  ended her discourse:

-I want to climb up the wall of the cavern

and eat a bat!

     And then all the beetles applauded the words of the centipede.

Texto: Osmar Batista Leal

A versão em português desta fábula está no livro "Cidade das pulgas"