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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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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2024 1:21:00 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.

John Read
Date: 9/11/2024 8:56:00 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.

Miranda Hawley

Date: 9/8/2024 2:43:00 PM

I fully agree with this message!

John Read
Date: 9/9/2024 8:53:00 AM

Thank you Miranda for your visit and comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/8/2024 11:36:00 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./

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/10/2024 10:21:00 AM

Hello John Read, i will be reading your poetry. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/9/2024 10:47:00 AM

Hello John Read, yes you are right. Re3ading poetry does give the inspiration to write. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

John Read
Date: 9/9/2024 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, reading poetry gives one the inspiration to write.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/8/2024 4:58:00 AM

Poems that flow and are easily read, to me they are simply the best… Sis Beryl

John Read
Date: 9/8/2024 5:01:00 AM

Sister Beryl, you are the best.