Ain' No Such Word

Ain’t No Such Word

 Do you love the English language?
That uses words such as ain’t
Placed in a sentence, like a sandwich
Of the word, I’ve no complaint

There be those who will not use it
No such word as ain’t, they say
But this belief, I do refuse it
And always say it anyway

They say it sounds so uncouth
Ill-educated, don’t you know
That may not be, far from the truth
But somehow, ain’t, has such a flow

If you speak with plums in gob
Then usage sure ain’t gonna happen
It ain’t for me your words to rob
And ain’t for you my words to flatten

In the garden of our language
Ain’t, be no more than a weed
Perfectionists, release your bondage
This flowers bursting to be freed.



I’ve fought the corner of this little word for years,
Been rebuked a thousand times, mind you, 
999 of those were on purpose lol
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Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Seeing this one again. It's one of your funnest poems to read.
Anglesey Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 6:42 PM
A very witty collection of verses... I ain't kidding ! Enjoyed the creative humor :)
Seal Avatar
October 31, 2013 at 7:53 PM
Very late in reply Karen, musta missed it, Thank you, pleased you enjoyed :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 11:52 PM
haha, you don't know what I am on about. I don't know if you are kidding me or WHAT!! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for reading my poems today. Luv ya, Andrea
Seal Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 4:20 AM
Hey, yes you caught me on the hop with that Petal, I had to look that one up haha. hmmmmmm, feels silly lol
Lamoureux Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM
In case you don't go back and read my comment I just want to say thanks for making my day with your thoughtful words. You are a good guy Richard, not just for the positive effect you have on me but for the positivity you spread wherever you visit. I always enjoy your interactions with other poets on this site.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 7:43 AM
:0)
Seal Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 4:18 AM
WOW Thank you Rick, I'm truly moved by your words here, as I am by those you write in your poems. There so many great writers in this soup, I feel privileged to have the oppotunity to read and say a few words to them.
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 9:05 AM
I teach my ESL students this word, Richard. It IS a convenient way to use the negative of the verb BE in all persons!!!
Seal Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 5:46 PM
I ain't got a clue what you're on about Petal haha, but when I see the word negative in a comment I do worry looool. Thank you :)
Trifiatis Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 3:28 AM
I was just about to exclaim that the English language have I mastered but after this it ain't going to happen! Excellent! Thank you!
Seal Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 5:44 PM
I wouldn't worry Demetrios, I've seen the best on here slip up. All languages are evolving all the time . Thanks for your gracious comment
Hendricks Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 1:56 AM
Cool poem, my friend. I especially like your last stanza. Mmmm, me likes the gardener in you, green-fingered one. I ambled around in my own garden earlier with watering cans and whatnot. I enjoyed it but I'm spent now. I guess I'll just have to get a sprinkler to keep the soil moist. Licia ( ^__* )
Seal Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Thought you might like it as you're a word cruncher yourself :)
Seal Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM
A regular sprinkle will do your garden the world of good, as I'm sure you'd agree lol :)
Carrillo Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Richard; This is good. I don' speak perfect English, or perfect anything, but I am not, cause the bad don't do it and the way I do it ain't nothing to it. Smile - thanks for sharing..... Lucilla
Seal Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 5:27 PM
Lol Lucy, who cares how you speak, I'm sure you're better than you're letting on. Anyways you write beautifully and that's what we all see here on the soup
Andresen Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 5:03 AM
- How it is in any language, I believe. - Often when I read English I have to use the Google translator ... but it can not find the right words ....Well done, Richard ! - (my English is bad!) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Seal Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 5:25 PM
Hi Anne Lise, yes you're right, it's the dsame thing in any language.... Your english is not bad my dear, let's say it's different..... But in a beautiful way.....
Manassian Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Mr Seal....me thinks I have uncovered the mystery behind this write.....hmmmmmm....now ain't that the truth? ;-) Lovely write from a learned and good man....I applaud you. The teacher in me is unnerved; however, I will overlook this massacre of the English language.... Ain't I sweet????
Manassian Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM
In ONE comment, my dear Mr Seal... ;) BTW...perhaps you night like to add an apostrophe to the word flowers in the last line? Is that not to read...THIS FLOWER IS....Just lending my expertise, my dear! Come back to the land of the living....I miss you!
Seal Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 6:16 PM
You is sweet my little Desert Orchid and you aint above using the word yourself, as I've witnessed in several of your commets lol
Lamoureux Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 6:59 AM
I ain't never seen this word used so eloquently before. Thanks for making me smile Richard.
Seal Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 6:11 PM
I try my best to raise a smile where I can Rick. 'Ain't' is feeling good for reading your comment and thanks you
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