Buttercup Gold

by Ellen Robena Field — a poem card from Justes Mots

A whimsical fairy tale explaining how a selfish man's spilled gold coins were transformed into buttercups by compassionate fairies who believed treasure should benefit all. Ellen Robena Field's story teaches that generosity and sharing bring greater joy than hoarding. Perfect for children's gifts or greetings celebrating kindness and magic.

Did you ever hear of the pot of gold hidden at the end of the rainbow?
Some people think it is there now, but they are mistaken, for a long time
ago somebody found it. How he happened to find it, nobody knows, for a
great many people have searched in vain, and have never even been able to
discover that the rainbow has any ends at all. The man who found it was
very selfish and did not want anybody to know, for fear they might want
some of his money. So one night he put it in a bag, which he slung over
his shoulder, and walked across the fields toward a thick wood where he…

Themes: birthday · friendship · encouragement · new-baby