The corpus of folklore
can cauterize wounds
that to the sufferer seem
so especially unique,
as if they concealed
a predicament tailored
to their very own soul;
in truth, the tales of yore
make the realization dawn
that there's comforting
commonality by the score
in most of the burdens
by humanity borne...
Fri 18th Feb 2022 01:28
Thank you so much, John! 😎 You're right to point out the more negative perspective, I hadn't considered it, a rare lapse of pessimism for me! 😄
There's nothing new under the sun. Even our woes are written up in folklore. I can't decide if this is a cause for celebration or not. Intriguing poem as ever, Holden. Thanks. 😎
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John Botterill
Sun 20th Feb 2022 14:50
You can always rely on me for a negative perspective! It's in my Yorkshire blood! 😂