James Fraser Poet Couplet

Pejorative

Derogatory, derisive and contemptuous are synonymous with this word
It means about certain words that should never have been heard

Some were invented recently, and some so long ago
On the day they were first written, in an already language that flowed

Terms such as Quaker, Tory and Yankee
At first were condemned, we now appear to thank thee

Some are still considered pejorative, whilst others appear in reflection
Cripple, redneck and many others, if not a group member is the question

Sometimes a term may begin, and be accepted through the years
And eventually be adopted in a non-pejorative sense than smear

Derogatory, derisive and contemptuous are synonymous with this word
Whilst many are used beyond, lack of grammar is their absurd









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Deb Radke December 17, 2010 at 11:20 AM Oh, very biting... And perhaps a very timely statement? Again, I love the rhythm you put to some of your poems - your phrase 'derogatory, derisive and contemptuous...' These words are marching, chanting, protesting... I like this one a lot. You write this style of poetry very well.