AprPAD — Day 18

nero fiddles while all around him burns

Myth and Mythology

we live in his mythology,
his bread. our butter
spread thinner.

a safer world by his myth.
but myths
need memory.
kneading.

daily, another mythology.
by morning —
forgotten.

hands, praise.
hands wring.

‘what am I supposed to do?’
about this man
who might be Nero.

Written for Writers’ Digest Poem-a-Day Challenge for April 2026. Prompt word: reconsider

Not all images are created using Midjourney, but all writing is my own original work. ©Misky 2006-2026.

2 responses to “AprPAD — Day 18”

  1. we live in his mood of the moment- and nothing about that says safety to me…. Your AI artwork is so good.

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    1. He gives the world reason to worry. Glad that you enjoy the artwork. Thank you.

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