Time
for more instances of the homophone:
a word pronounced the same as another but differing in
meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as heir and air.
1. idle (adj.): not working, active, or being used
2. idol (noun): a greatly loved or admired person; a picture or object
that is worshipped as a god
3. idyll (noun): a simple poem or other piece of literature that
describes peaceful, country life; a happy or enjoyable scene or experience
While reading Idylls of the King,
He feared that he’d be
recognized,
For in a Starbucks,
everything
Is public—usual or prized.
But he was feeling idle when
He headed out that fateful
day.
He couldn’t think of when
he’d been,
Well, free enough to act
this way.
He was, you see, an idol, who
Was popular—the music scene.
And folks like him should
never do
Appearances for mere
caffeine.
He was, of course, swarmed
over by
Adoring masses at the store.
They smothered him—and our
poor guy
Was trampled—dead!—there on
the floor.
So Starbucks offered them a
drink—
It was the least that they could
do.
It was so fruity, sweet and
pink.
Their name for it? The Idyll Brew.
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