An Authors Epilogue
An old account has it, with some sense
concerning those two rebels, who after
they had lost their (and our) innocence,
God, foreseeing all their trepidations,
thought it best they turn to laughter –
to offset their future tribulations.
To be sure, laughter hasn’t made us wise,
much less moral, or brought us happiness.
Yet, despite the lack of these, its one success
has been to stifle tears and dry our eyes.
And, let’s be honest, whatever our worth,
a good laugh at ourselves doesn’t hurt.
Copyright © Maurice Rigoler | Year Posted 2024
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