POLITICAL FICTION
Once, in a land far away, there existed a political party that was once mighty and wise. This party, let's call it the Republic Party, had a strong trunk that symbolized the unity of its members and the strength of their collective purpose. However, as time passed, a bitter rivalry grew within the party between two influential factions. Each faction believed their own path was the right one for the party to follow, and they couldn't agree on a common vision.
One day, the leader of one faction hatched a sinister plan to seize power. Fueled by ambition and blinded by pride, he convinced his followers that the only way to save the party was to sever its trunk – the symbol of unity – and cast it aside. He argued that this radical move would free them from the constraints of compromise and enable them to pursue their own agenda without opposition.
Tragically, his followers agreed. The once-mighty Republic Party was split in two, with each faction forming its own separate entity. The faction that had cut off the trunk believed they were now free to wield power without limitations, but they were sorely mistaken.
Without the stability of the trunk, the two factions became weak and vulnerable. They lost the support of the party's grassroots, who had once admired their unity and sense of purpose. The people grew disillusioned, watching in despair as the once-powerful party disintegrated into irrelevance.
In their quest for power, the factions had forgotten the essence of their strength – unity. The party that had once stood tall as a symbol of hope and progress was now a tale of woe, a cautionary reminder of the dangers of division and selfish ambition.
And so, the Republics Party, which had cut off its trunk to spite its face, found itself powerless and forsaken, a shadow of its former glory. The tale of their downfall served as a somber reminder to future generations about the importance of unity, cooperation, and the value of working together for the greater good.
Belle Webb © 2023