The Fool On The Hill – A Haibun

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The Fool On The Hill

I’ve pranked, and have been pranked, more times than you can shake a stick!  It’s all fun and games when you are young and it can seem harmless. However, as you get older, you realize that for the elderly it can be quite scary, and in some cases, dangerous. It is also worth noting, sadly, that fear of April 1st is very real for many. I saw different phobia names for it online and some interesting and colorful history of April Fool’s day. You can check it out here and believe what you will. 


Locked in by his fear
Too scared to leave his abode.
The fool on the hill
 
Kim from Writing in North Norfolk is hosting at D'Verse Poets
tonight and she has prompted us with April Fool's Day for
Haibun Monday

Word Prompt:

Fool

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

14 thoughts on “The Fool On The Hill – A Haibun”

  2. I’m happy to say that I had a prank-free day yesterday except for a couple of funny April Fools jokes on social media, both harmless. I imagine that if you’ve experienced a particularly nasty or traumatising prank, you’d steer clear of prankster on 1st April. I love the reference to the Beatles’ song, Christine.

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    1. Thanks Kim. I hadn’t realized that it was even a phobia until I looked. Love the Beatles! 🙂

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    1. I hadn’t either Jane! When I read the ‘origin’ of April Fools online, it was attributed to the English, French and Swedish for bringing it to the US! 🤭

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    1. ‘and the world spinning round’ Yes! How eloquently you put it Rob. You are right, I fear.

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