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
32: invalid
In ways we’re each an invalid—
Some flaws we showed—and some we hid.
Perhaps we have a cruel heart—
Perhaps we’ve cheated from the start—
Perhaps we spread invalid
tales—
Perhaps our best idea fails—
Perhaps our dreams are just beyond
What we can reach—we need a wand,
A magic one, to help us through
Each day—a way we can renew
Our hopes, our plans—our better lights.
We need them to get through our nights.
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