Malapropisms Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg
Malapropisms
I love the antics of semantics.
Although sometimes I’m driven frantic
by words used inappropriately.
A sight I all too often see.
When people try to demonstrate
their vocabulary is first rate.
Like Mrs Malaprop confused.
They do not know the words they’ve used
merely display their ignorance.
A most unhappy circumstance
Their efforts to impress must fail
Misusing words to no avail.
Better stick to words you know,
plain simple words which surely show.
You can express your point of view
in terms appropriate to you.
A single word serves just as well
as any polysyllable.
It seems to me it’s plain to see
simplicity aids clarity.
7-Jul-08
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Gooood write Ivor! ! Malapropisms *10*! Sometimes (some) words they They sound the same And yes the writer is to blame If inappropriately used The readers they, then get confused! ? ! ?
ooops.... don't suppose you want a 10dernytcusxx for this then... grumpy maleable males... aroha... PS no impropisitions for you today then...
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5/6/2024 6:01:49 PM # 1.0.0.1119
So well written this and stating the truth that simplicity is by far batter than the verbosity we find in so much literature and political jargon. Ivor you are endowed with the perfect rhyming pen. A good piece.