Looks Can Fool You, 3

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

3: axes

Paul Bunyan had some axes—but

He knew no math—he couldn’t count.

He wailed "Oh, I'm stuck in a rut!"

When he could not find some amount.

The axes of his discontent

Combined to make him feel a fool.

And so he roared (he had to vent!)

And wished he’d not goofed off in school.