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No Longer April's Fool

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Some have proposed that the modern day April Fool’s custom originated in France, officially with the Edict of Roussillon, in which Charles IX decreed that the new year would no longer begin on Easter, as had been common throughout Christendom, but rather on January 1. Those who clung to the old ways were considered the “April Fools.” Hence, the custom of April Fool's Day was created.

Leaves fall like our years. Flowers fade like our hours. The clouds fleet by like our illusions. The light diminishes our intelligence. The days are shorter. The sun grows colder. We’re no longer naïve, no longer April’s fool.

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 10/13/2023 3:53:00 PM

Sara, I confess I'm still an April Fool, but not foolish enough to not enjoy this poem. Thanks

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 5:05:00 PM

ahh...what a clever comment, Jeff. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend. Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 10/12/2023 3:32:00 AM

Wow i didnt know this, this is so good! The insightful how you’ve passed that information. And also your poem is beautiful , “ flowers fade like hours” “ clouds fleet by like our illusions” how creative is your way with words! Gosh i cant get enough of your poems.no longer april fools! Ah so impeccable! So unique and so different, and i must say you can write about anything and leave me inspired to oneday be flawless like you! Amazing

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 5:06:00 PM

Hi Ink--you are most kind and thoughtful with your comments. I see you as a flawless and impeccable writer. You inspire me...but I'm grateful that I am that for you as well. Leaves me a bit speechless. I'm glad you liked the info and the imagery. I'm grateful for your continued support and for your contribution to Poetry Soup. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/12/2023 2:45:00 AM

We grow old and we are no longer naive. Well said, though I feel too old to be reminded. Loved your poem. Blessings.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 5:07:00 PM

I agree with you, Victor. I think I'm beyond being naive too...every once in a while, something shocks me. Thanks for stopping by...blessings, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/11/2023 3:30:00 PM

A wonderful poem Sara. I hope I am no longer naive. But each time I say I've seen it all, someone comes up with another way to try to trick us.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/11/2023 3:33:00 PM

I'm grateful you liked my poem. I, too, at my age would like to think I'm not naive...then one of my neighbors does something or some news clip totally shocks me. I sometimes wonder if I'm one of the few who don't give into trickery :-) thanks for stopping by, Jerry. enjoy your evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/11/2023 3:13:00 PM

I'm not a fan of 'old age' poems but your poem, No Longer April's Fool' was great. I enjoyed the imagery.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/11/2023 3:33:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Hilda. I'm grateful you enjoyed the poem. I appreciate your comments as well. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Mark Hughes

Date: 10/11/2023 2:02:00 PM

So nice Sara, love to read your writings!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/11/2023 2:04:00 PM

Thanks for reading this one, Mark. I appreciate your ongoing support. I enjoy your poems as well...have a wonderful evening, Sara