Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Looks Can Fool You, 7


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

7: buffet

And there she is—at the buffet
Just choosing some rich, sweet dessert—
I sort of saunter—move her way—
But I am fragile, bruised and hurt—

And so I’m not like certain dopes
Who barge right in—who make a move.
No, I have very humble hopes—
If you could see, you would approve.

But just as I am feeling free—
Some alpha male just sails right by—
I feel his force just buffet me—
She smiles; he smiles; they smile; I cry.

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