The word "cark" demonstrates a rich versatility in literature, often appearing in close association with "care" to evoke a sense of weariness, anxiety, and the burdens of life. In poetic contexts, it is used to amplify the emotional weight of suffering and to articulate an almost tangible heaviness of existence, as seen in passages that lament the unburdening of one's cares and cark [1], [2], [3], [4]. In other narratives, however, "Cark" surfaces as a character’s name or a colloquial term that lends a distinctive personality or voice to interactions, evident in conversational exchanges and humorous asides [5], [6], [7], [8]. This dual employment—both as a metaphor for inner turmoil and as a marker of individual identity—illustrates the term’s enduring appeal and flexibility across genres and time periods.