Lassitude ... Sleep

Today’s word is “lassitude” ... weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness. Dictionary.com)

Sleep
It sets in, this lassitude,
     When we’ve had too much,
Too much information, too much violence,
     Too much change.
The weariness is the aftermath of fear,
     The beginning of hopelessness.
The turnings of the world are enormous.
     What can one hand do. One mind or heart?
Even with faith, we’re frail. But only with faith
     Can evil be overcome.

Anne Selleck
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