het·ero·nym
Noun: one of two
or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]
that differ in pronunciation
and meaning
(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)
First Known Use:
circa 1889
30: incense
So many things incense me,
Yo—
Like Internet that is too slow—
Or lawns (like mine) that need a mow.
I know that I should just calm down—
Just burn some incense—lose
the frown—
Or take a trip to Tarrytown—
Where Ichabod got quite a fright
That very famous spooky sight—
That Headless Horseman—what a night!
When I’m annoyed, it seems that I
Can’t focus much (pause while I sigh)—
Is that the Horseman riding by?
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