Words Are and Are Not
Weird Words: A Haiku Sextet
Words mean what they say
Unless they really do not
They sometimes distort.
The taxidermist
May not tip the cab driver
Or stuff him at all.
The handsome fortune
May be and bring ugliness;
All gold's not golden.
When a player plays,
The one who is being played
Is not having fun.
Hopes do not take wing,
The crocodile does not cry;
But many flies fly.
The right is often not
The left may not just be out;
Which is which matters.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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How clever, nice work.
Makes one think of other words that distort - siva
Excellent, meaningful wordplay here. Hear! Hear!
:)
Words are strange. Sometimes when you are looking for the right word, you have to look in the opposite direction.
Clever words, as always!
Well, those words gave me food for thought! LOL cheers ;)
well written - thank you
Very interesting article.