Thursday, August 16, 2018

Looks Can Fool You, 30

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


30: incense

So many things incense me, Yo—
Like Internet that is too slow—
Or lawns (like mine) that need a mow.

I know that I should just calm down—
Just burn some incense—lose the frown—
Or take a trip to Tarrytown—

Where Ichabod got quite a fright
That very famous spooky sight—
That Headless Horseman—what a night!

When I’m annoyed, it seems that I
Can’t focus much (pause while I sigh)—
Is that the Horseman riding by?

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