To the Nth Power

Written by Gail DeBole
On 10/27/2021
Updated on 10/28/2021

Don’t repeat.
Make it short and sweet.

Really and Very
Are words that don’t carry

A crucial amount of weight
To a descriptive word’s state.

If you must abuse
The word that you choose.

Then at least speak the power
So listeners do not sour.

Say “Very” to the third
Even though it’s quite absurd.

At least you’re being clever
If listeners respond, “Whatever.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/9/2022 8:26:00 AM
Lovely enjoyable piece Gail, like your rhyme and flow too. I enjoyed reading your profile, quite a history of poetry indeed. Feel free to check mine out. Have a great day, Gordon
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Gail Debole
Date: 2/9/2022 1:54:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by and letting me know your thoughts. I will definitely stop by to read your profile soon. - Gail
Date: 10/27/2021 11:33:00 AM
The world would be a better place if everyone woke up to someone speaking French to them . . . .
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 10/28/2021 11:00:00 AM
Ah, but speaking French requires pursing the lips so they are poised to be kissed . . . . .
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Gail Debole
Date: 10/27/2021 2:13:00 PM
Probably so. The English language is complicated with many exceptions. Thanks for stopping by!
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