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Published: 2011-10-22 15:00:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 443; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 3
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amnesiac etymology— it whispersforget me,
forget
I am to be
disposed— it says
to be loathed, my
blackened alphabetic impregnators,
torn off
sentimental etymology— it lisps
never forget me,
never
I am to be
cherished— it longs
to be stroked, my
hurtfully worded white trees,
ripped
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t
[ too late ]
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Comments: 39
Hmm, very clever to use origins of words~ I like it a lot. My English teacher likes to tell us that sarcasm comes from the Greek word meaning to rip or tear. 
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Thank you so much! Haha, that's quite funny.
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A sarcasm free environment? But.. but.. sarcasm is awesome!
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I know... it's terrible... But still awesome, because he's really spacey and rambles about funny things. He turned a tissue box over and yelled "Ooh, a jellyfish!" right in the middle of a sentence.
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Ha, the rambling, that sounds rather familiar.. Doctor Who!
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...Dear Lord, I now have this amazing mental image of the Doctor meeting my English teacher. *in hysterics* They would be absolutely fascinated by each other!
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Your teacher sounds very awesome! Does he have a sonic screwdriver too?
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Clever and creative, I enjoyed this poem immensely. The way you structured the verses and lines allow for the metering of this piece to come through, adding to the flavor of the theme. Words are often used uncaringly and lazily and its refreshing to find a poet willing to use etymology as a core source for a poem.
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Thanks so much, that really means a lot to me.
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You are quite welcome. It was my pleasure. Please keep writing like this as DA needs more poets like you.
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That's very sweet of you.
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I wasnt trying to be sweet so much as honest. There are a lot of people here who think just writing down their emotions, troubles, sorrows or joys equate being a writer. It doesnt. So when I see writers who obviously work at their craft, honing it, shaping it, I like to tell them.
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I know what you mean, I'm just not that good at taking such amazing compliments. Thanks a lot though, for telling me.
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You're welcome. I will look forward to reading more of your work.
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And I will look forward to reading your lovely comments.
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this is very cool. and I like the idea behind it, too.
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Thank you so much, Shanna.
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lol, my hand slipped. did not mean for the sad emoticon thing to be there. haha!
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Oh, I hadn't even noticed it. Well, haha, don't worry.
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I love the originality and it is rather inspiring too.
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Thank you, that means a lot!
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Interesting format and topic. I liked the connectivity and the connected flow of your thoughts. The almost humanized construct that the idea seems to have is a very nice touch-it has a slight hint of emotions and it just works. And just the use of etymology in the piece sort of made my morning, i rarely see that word.
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Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your elaborate and kind comment.
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I don't get it. Who would get so bent out of shape about etymologies? Are you a Latin-ite?
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Uhm, I don't think I quite understand you. And no, I am not a Latin-ite.
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This piece is really evocative! Reminds me a little of e. e. cummings. Great job.
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Thanks a lot, that is a huge compliment!
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I love your poems! They are just wonderful..
Though i need to use a dictionary most of the time
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Thanks Demre, you're ever so sweet.
Yeah, don't tell anyone this, but sometimes I know a certain word in Dutch, and still have to search the translation.
But, we cannot be blamed since we're no natives. A Dictionary is our best friend, right?! [together with the internet]
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