Words

There’s nothing finer, in a sense,
Than certain words in present tense.
Words which are incredibly,
Etched on your mind indelibly. 

Immaculate, petulant, magnificent, sinew,
Incredulous, superfluous, to name just but a few.
Sacrament, procrastinate, intestate - may seem,
Draconian, Dickensian, obsolete, obscene.

Gratuity, embouchure, gnaw with silent 'g',
Juggernaut, cantankerous, words which I must decree,
Are remarkably, stupendously, fantastically sublime,
And should be used magnanimously, each and every time. 

Biblical, whimsical, statistician, brie,
Words which are surprisingly, absolutely free. 
Insatiable, perpetuate, onomatopoeia, 
Existential, exemplary, words you shouldn’t fear.

Exponential, candid, xylophone or muse,
Malign versus benign - never to confuse. 
Reptilian, gazillion, fragility, beguile, 
Elucidate, excruciate, go the extra mile.

Psychopath, pedestrian, sesquipedalian,
(That last word I must admit is somewhat alien),
But never doubt, you have some clout, with words that randomly,
Demonstrate, accentuate a sense of liberty.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Is this POTD of the day yet. It wouldn't surprise me. Wonderfully done, Ronald! :) gw
Thompson Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 1:25 PM
So kind and supportive as always. Best wishes RT
Michael Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 8:22 AM
I haven't heard or read this word since high school, "cantankerous" Nice concept and delivery...
Thompson Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 8:26 AM
It's a great word! Thank you for your kind comment. Appreciated. RT
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