FABLE: The Fox, The Leopard & The Wolf and a game of Dominos

“Let’s have a feast tonight,” roared the Wolf, announcing the sheer elation that chaperoned killing the first deer in Spring.

Spring – when flowers bloom, nature thrives, and when the predators are at their utmost brutal form. 

"Let's add a Dominoes competition to make it a night worth remembering – the lower end of the food chain needs to know who's in charge!" Sneered the Leopard, licking their lustrous coat that glimmered like shooting stars.

“Let’s let this glorious night announce our union as well – the Leopard and the Wolf – a union for generations to remember,” suggested the Leopard. 

The Wolf smile switched to a frown with a ghoulish fear materializing on their face.

Commitments. The Wolf loathed commitments and Leopard knew that. The Leopard has tried to convince the Wolf at numerous occasions, but this was the first time they succeeded.

Isn’t life just about hunting, bedding the right animal, and reveling in the joy? The thoughts crowded the Wolf’s mind. 

And so, the night came. With Domino players from even the farthest of jungles ready to take a gamble and rub off their skill in their challengers’ faces. The foxes served drinks to the animals – mysterious drinks with shades of sunset red cloaking those fidgeting fizz bubbles. The Wolf loved all hues of red.

“Ahm…” The Leopard began. The Wolf knew where this was going. “On this glorious day, we announce-“ 

THUD! 

The Wolf loud fist on the table broke the Leopard's speech. "Wait, wait, my love. Let our guests have their drinks first.” 

“LET'S RAISE A TOAST TO THIS MAGNIFICENT SEASON!" 

Every predator raised their chalices, including the Leopard, as they indulged in their mystifying drinks.

Silence. Pin-drop silence. 

The Wolf stood tall as each one of their guests dropped down to the floor. Falling like haphazard dominos. Poisoned.

Saturated hues of scarlet colored each animal's face as they took their last agonizing breaths. 

The Dominoes game DID play on that night, but it was a very different kind. Where dead bodies fell – one after the other.

The Wolf leaned onto the dying body of the Leopard. "My love, I hate commitments. I had to do that – you were forcing me." The Wolf walked out, smiling at the sky, which was also faintly red. 

The Wolf had won at this Dominoes game.

Moral: Commitments shouldn’t be forced. Get committed only when it feels right.

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WIDE AWAKE LYRICS

I'm wide awake waiting for you shawty
I know you're out preying on another body
I know you're taking shots acting like a thotty
You're doing what you want 'cause you know you got me
Well go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then
Go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then
You gave me a fake lens, thought it was prescription
You made me think I was better off taking this shit
Tell me what you're doing with your friends every weekend
How you making offenses and still playing defense
You feel like a blast from the past, my baby
I swear I've had the worst luck with women lately
Either I'm toxic or I attract crazy
Call me what you want, you can't call me baby
You make me swallow my pride
And nobody does that to me
You'll probably be out all night
And I ain't been getting no sleep
I'm wide awake waiting for you shawty
I know you're out preying on another body
I know you're taking shots acting like a thotty
You're doing what you want 'cause you know you got me
Well go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then
Go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then
You gon' turn me cold like a Yeti, you already know I'm petty
I'ma blow up like confetti just so you can hear me steady
I'ma come up on your shuffle every time you're getting ready
I ain't racing for your love, I ain't Mario Andretti
Wanna play games, okay you can say less
Why you look tense, baby it's a fragrance
It's too late to make amends, it's the truth and
I ain't mad, I'm just getting rid of loose ends
You made me swallow my pride
And nobody does that to me
You'll probably be out all night
And I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing
I'm wide awake with another shawty
I know you're out preying on another body
I know you're taking shots acting like a thotty
You're doing what you want, you're for everybody
Well go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then
Go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then, go 'head then

ARTIST | SLAZ