Wordsmiths

Words reside alone in time and space;
Only sentient minds their roots trace.
Etymologists bring accents, forms to the surface;
Lexicographers establish a chronological base.
In dark, library basements, archivists file in database;
In academic institutes, linguists their value appraise.
Calligraphers, Engravers with artistic touch glaze.

Phrases the syntactical bridge brace,
and cultured interlocutor platforms grace.
Idioms the colloquial strains do lace;
Sages their poignant advice encase.
Ethnographers stride where lingua francas interface.
Truisms sculpt a vernacular face;
Politicians their trite maxims raise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Parker Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 7:50 PM
Thanks R! It was an indepth word search!
Barchettadrive Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 2:04 PM
Wow! I can appreciate all the research this must have taken to become this informative piece! A 7+!
Fisher Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Very clever and well thought out poem.
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