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GLOSSARY

‘Implicature is concerned not only with what you actually say, but with what you imply by what you say.’ – H. Paul Grice (philosopher)

abditory: (n) a hiding place

balter: (v) (Middle English) To dance gracelessly, without particular art or skill, but perhaps with some enjoyment.

NB Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. In this case, inertia, inevitable, and interaction all begin with the letter ‘I’, but they do not alliterate in the traditional sense because they do not share the same initial consonant sound. Inertia starts with a soft ‘i’ sound, while inevitable and interaction start with a short ‘i’ sound.

Poets are the sense, philosophers the intelligence of humanity. ~ Samuel Beckett 

Line of enquiry: Newton’s First Law of Motion (Inertia): An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

love is contagious 
fall in love 
and many suitors will crawl out of the worn woodwork 
a plethora of choices 
confusing and so tempting 
their motivation puzzling 
spurred on by the common herd mentality 
similar to following the politician who embraces pseudo-science 
they do not have brakes

if you do not love 
everything 
and everyone seem hostile 
escaping to your private abditory 
might protect you from hurtful experience
but like a mixed metaphor 
an implicature will lead to a pratfall 
requiring others to mop up after you 
your inertia inevitably noted 

interaction with others 
forms groundwork 
for relationships 
the external stimuli 
essential for the development of empathy 
open heart and mind 
as a stagnant entity just cannot grow 
but happily balter through the cobbled streets of life 
validate your existence

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Ink Empress

Date: 2/1/2025 11:53:00 PM

Dear suzette, as i read this i cant help but think “ love is they key and way to finding our way through streets of life! What a profound and soulfully meaningful poem this is and i especially love the lines “ essential for the development of empathy open heart and mind as a stagnant entity just cannot grow ” a very poetic rhythm to your well articulated lines! I love how your poem flows so seamlessly, and what youv conveyed here i wish many would embrace. Pleasure reading you today. Congratulations on your placement. Sending you light always

Suzette Richards
Date: 2/2/2025 1:06:00 AM

Hi Ink, Thank you for reading and your personal comments that elevate my poem. Have a great Sunday.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 2/1/2025 11:29:00 PM

I love to quote the whole of second stanza! lovely write. thoughtful to include the glossary, thank you for that. congratulations on your win dear poet. profound write.cheers!!!

Suzette Richards
Date: 2/2/2025 1:07:00 AM

Thank you, Thriveni. Have a great Sunday.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/23/2025 4:57:00 AM

Enjoyed this very much. In shared experiences, in joyful playfulness, in discussions - life has so much to offer. Fave!

Suzette Richards
Date: 1/25/2025 12:59:00 AM

Thanks :)