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You can easily raise your vocabulary 
by using words that are seldom heard. 
Such as Quire,Nudistertian, Agastopia 
which I believe sound quite absurd. 

But words should just flow naturally 
from your thoughts and all you see. 
A poem of love from your heart 
there's no need for an English degree. 

Therefore I won't be wrecking my brain 
searching for words to fit in line.
I have no need for a dictionary 
I'm just happy when my poems rhyme. 

Yes! the poems that I love 
are short and sweet but full of meaning. 
So please judge me on this ending
not those obscure words at the beginning.
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Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 1:21 PM
I feel the same way, John. Sadly, many Americans don't even have a vocabulary past the eighth grade! But obscure words like you gave as example: Those are senseless to use.
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September 11, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Hi Andrea, I was born in 1948 left school aged 14, started work aged 15, had little choice, has my mother needed help after my father had left. I've learnt more from life than I ever learned in school.
Hawley Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 2:43 PM
I fully agree with this message!
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September 9, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Thank you Miranda for your visit and comment.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Hello John Read, i enjoy to read poetry. I have many poetry books I have purchased. i read them often. I enjoyed this poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene./
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September 10, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Hello John Read, i will be reading your poetry. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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September 9, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Hello John Read, yes you are right. Re3ading poetry does give the inspiration to write. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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September 9, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Thank you Darlene, reading poetry gives one the inspiration to write.
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September 8, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Poems that flow and are easily read, to me they are simply the best… Sis Beryl
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September 8, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Sister Beryl, you are the best.
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