Author Aesop The Dog who with his prey the River swam Saw his own laden Image in the stream. The wishing Cur grown covetous of all, To catch the Shadow lets the Substance fall. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments