A Word...

 Noah Webster was man most known for brains, not brawn,

And as a lexicographer, he absolutely shone!

For he loved words and used them well, for work and then for play,

Why, he gave us the dictionary that we have today.

But when he died, his Miriam, she wanted to take charge

When funeral plans were in the works—decided to go large,

Many people came. The service wasn’t sad or bleak,

And, at the end, she asked if anyone would like to speak.

A man came up, “I’d like to say a word if that’s okay.”

The widow smiled and then stood back to let him have his say,

The man leaned o’er the stand, and said “Plethora” clear and low,

She smiled and said, “That means a lot! Your warmth and fondness shows!”

Another man came up to her, “I, too would like a word!”

Again she smiled and then stepped back—again a voice was heard,

“Infinity” was what he said. And Miriam almost glowed,

Said, “You are very kind, sir! That means more than you can know!”

Then last, a woman joined her there, said, “I have aught to say.”

Again, the widow stepped aside and let her have her day,

The woman moved up to the stand, “Aorta” was her word,

And Miri said, “That warms my heart. I’m awful glad I heard!”

And many more came to the front to say a word or two,

And Miriam loved everyone and smiled when each was through,

And finally thanked them for their words, “My heart is very cheered!

I’m happy my sesquipedalian you all revered!”

So when you’re looking something up in Webster’s greatest feat,

Remember just who organized the words, both Sour and Sweet!

And if you’re bored, just read it like a book. Be wild and daring,

And if you don’t enjoy, don’t fret, 'cause soon you’ll be past Caring.

Photo Credit: Karen of bakinginatornado.com

Cause Mondays do get knocked a lot,
With poetry, we all besought
To try to make the week begin
With gentle thoughts,
Perhaps a grin?
So Karen, Charlotte, Mimi, me
Have crafted poems for you to see.
And now you’ve read what we have wrought…
Did we help?
Or did we not?

Next week, we'll reach the highs and lows

Discussing wise or fun talk shows!

Thinking of joining us for Poetry Monday?

We'd love to welcome you!
Topics for the next few weeks (with a huge thank-you to Mimi, who comes up with so many of them!)

Dictionary (October 16) Today!

Talk Shows (October 23)

Mischief (October 30)

Watermelon (November 6)

Grandma's Kitchen (November 13)

The Bus (November 20)

A Pet's Life (November 27)