Boredom

Where is boredom born?
   Where is it from?
Not from without does it plague us
   From within beats its incessant drum  

Nurtured on idleness  
   Distilled in weariness' flask
Boredom attacks without mercy
   Wearing myriad masks
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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August 10, 2018 at 9:48 PM
A poetic take on the source and influence of boredom.. well done, Gershon!
Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 11:00 PM
Thanks you so much, L.M. ~ Gershon
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August 10, 2018 at 1:45 PM
A wonderful musing my friend! I heard it said once that boredom is a luxury of the first world. xomo
Wolf Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 4:13 PM
I agree wholeheartedly. Thanks for the observation! Best wishes, gw
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August 9, 2018 at 10:52 PM
I used to think boredom was an emotion of luxury - in other words, if you struggle to survive every day you're too exhausted to be bored, but now I see how boredom can be insidious, this has given me food for thought-
Wolf Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 10:55 PM
Michelle, your comment has given me new life. I am so happy and proud to be of some small service to such a dear friend as you. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this poem, and on almost every poem I post. You are a veritable godsend for me. Best wishes, always, Gershon
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