I came to being back when electricity
was an unknown, lightning was act of
God and the thought of explaining
sciences was an attempt at witchcraft.
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A common man, through the ages, is an onlooker and receiver of good or bad effects of different ages. Nice.
I sometimes think of Ancient Oaks that must have experienced so many different Ages. I do get a strong feeling of you feeling that you are a passive observer, as you indicate in the last line. Your sense of rhythm is very good and the content full of interest too. Tom Billsborough
I agree with Tom, tho' a willow will bend with time whilst the mighty Oak can finally snap - The human race as ssuch is unyielding through it's Leaders..: (
You are correct re passive observer, as I sometimes wonder if there is more to learn from observation rather than direct intervention.
Whatever vast observations you had.....from the sky, sea, empire, stories....will definitely refuel you to derive some of the truths for living for you as well as the mankind.
I would've smiled a bit more if the last line line was a toaster but smiled non-the-less!
Comedy is always welcome.