Websteristic

Antidisestablishmentarianism, 
Webster handled with ease.
Words like these
 he thought were a breeze.
A renowned lexicographer,
 there is no doubt,
But, the world’s biggest word, 
Webster left out.
In only two letters 
of unused space
He crowded the big word, 
“IF” in disgrace!

IfonlyIhadthoughtbeforedoingthat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Maverick Avatar
March 5, 2011 at 12:36 AM
great to see the win James!all the best.
Brown Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win James. I can just imagine Paula sitting there trying to pronounce some of the words in her contest. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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March 3, 2011 at 8:53 PM
So glad to see this poem get recognition, James. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM
Congrats James on your HM in Paula's contest with this awesome write and new word luv.. enjoy your very special honor with luv..
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Interesting thought penned that is a big word for sure...Sara
Devonshire Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 11:09 AM
What a cute poem, James, and definitely a great entry to the contest to create your own word. Very witty ending! Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 6:53 AM
great words and a fun poem to read, I am a wierd sort, I love dictionaires, sort of obsessed, have piles of them, not sure why, except I love words~~
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February 10, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Nice witty write,James!Love it---kashinath
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