Stories and Folklore<p>Whispers of Waybread - Part One (Thread)</p><p>O fleeting mortals, blind to ancient lore,<br>Unaware of treasures lying at your feet,<br>I, a humble wood elf, observe with sorrow,<br>Your ignorance of waybread's sacred treat.</p><p>For as you pass, oblivious to its might,<br>With gaze fixed upon more vibrant blooms,<br>The humble waybread whispers ancient secrets,<br>Nurtured by Earth's magic, through hidden tombs.</p><p>In late spring's warmth, when sun's caress is felt,<br>A gentle breeze whispers through the blooming glade,<br>Yet amidst this dance of light and fragrant scents,<br>Waybread stands tall, in nature's sturdy braid.</p><p>Its unassuming leaves, simple and plain,<br>Hold power untold, healing woes and strife,<br>Yet you, oh humans, fail to recognize,<br>The hidden blessings in each blade of life.</p><p>In the cool late spring breeze, it stands resilient,<br>Its verdant presence, an anchor in the air,<br>While petals sway, delicate and ephemeral,<br>Waybread's strength endures, beyond compare.</p><p>Invisibly, it weaves a shield of strength,<br>Guarding hearts and minds, warding off despair,<br>Yet you seek solace in the scented petals,<br>Neglecting waybread's virtue, unaware.</p><p>Amidst the flurry of fragrant flowers,<br>Its fragrance fades to the realms unknown,<br>Yet its resilience stands the test of time,<br>An ancient wisdom, quietly sown.</p><p>1/</p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writers" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>writers</span></a></span><br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/poetry" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>poetry</span></a></span><br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/poets" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>poets</span></a></span></p><p><a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Poetry</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/PoetsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PoetsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/AngloSaxonStyle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AngloSaxonStyle</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/OldEnglishStyle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OldEnglishStyle</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/MedievalStyle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MedievalStyle</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AmWriting</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/WritersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WritersOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Folklore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Folklore</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Folktales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Folktales</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Magic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Magic</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Pagan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pagan</span></a></p>