Perhaps it's a story related to the history of the place. Maybe he witnessed some important events in the past that shaped the current situation of the town or community, and he wants Byleth to know about it so that the knowledge can be passed on. For example, if there was a great war or a significant discovery in the area, his story might be about that.
Here are some poems that men use to express their love for women:
The mountain has trees, the trees have branches, and the heart delights you, but you don't know it. Song of the Yue People
I miss you, but I don't know when I'll see you again. I'm embarrassed this night. Li Bai's Autumn Wind
3. You bury yourself in the mud and bones of the spring, and I send you to the world with snow all over my head. Bai Juyi's "Reminiscence of the Past at Nizhu"
4. Red beans grow in the southern part of the country. I hope you will pick more of these things and miss them the most. Wang Wei's "Lovesickness"
5. The flower man stands alone, and the swallows fly in pairs. Yan Jidao's "Linjiang Immortal"
6. For eternity, there will be no end to this hatred. Bai Juyi's Song of Everlasting Regret
7. It's useless to miss, but it doesn't hinder melancholy. Li Shangyin, Untitled
He hoped that these poems could express the love of men for women.
Well, usually the moral has to do with cooperation. In the 'an old man and his sons story', perhaps the sons were quarreling or going their separate ways at first. But then they realize that by joining forces, they can better take care of their father and manage their family affairs. It shows that family members should support each other instead of being divided.
The moral is that unity is strength. In the story, the old man's sons were quarreling and not working together. But when they realized that they needed to be united, like the sticks that couldn't be broken when bundled together, they understood the importance of standing together.
The moral could be about the importance of self - identity. Maybe the old man's beard represents something unique to him, like his experience or wisdom, and the story might teach us to value our own distinctiveness.
Well, one moral might be the importance of family bonds. The old man and his grandson's relationship in the story highlights how family members should support each other through difficult times. It shows that love within a family can overcome various challenges.