Mythology

The Ancient Greeks believed the Sun

Shone thanks to Phoebus’ daily run,

For should his carriage not take flight

The world would dwell in endless night.

Another cause? They all would say,

“You cannot take our myth away.”

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The god to whom I bow down low

Demands all other gods must go.

In times gone by you’d die in flames

For paying court to heathen claims.

Their faiths are myths (but mine is true)

What do you mean – mine could be too?

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Is global warming caused by us?

Not so – no need to make a fuss.

Ever since this planet formed

The world has cooled once it has warmed.

Your “proof” I just refuse to see

The myth is good enough for me.

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This virus thing? A load of lies

For hardly anybody dies.

We’d never miss the few that do,

Unless, of course, they number you.

Fake news, dismiss the scare forthwith,

I tell you straight – it’s all a myth.

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I’d like you guys to please take note

I’m still convinced they stole my vote.

Dead people voted, ballots dumped,

The wrong chap won, my man was trumped.

And yet you say I speak not true?

That it’s a myth I’m sticking to.

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Throughout all time mankind has sought

To understand what life has brought

And all have said, “I must be free

To find a truth that’s right for me.

So do not take my myths away

The need for myth is here to stay.”

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© John Welford