Looks Can Fool You, 17

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

16: convert

“Oh, don’t try to convert me, Sam—

I know just who and what I am.

I’m happy being simple me—

Need none of your epiphany!”

But I was patient, loved her dear.

Before the passage of a year

I’d made a convert of my wife—

And paid for it—I’d lost my life.

I woke one night—so late (not planned)

And saw a chainsaw in her hand.

“You told me I’d like horror flicks!”

She cried. And sawed. The River Styx

I’m crossing now in some weird boat—

With ragged red across my throat.