Monday, September 3, 2018

Looks Can Fool You, 48


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

48: produce

“You must produce more produce!” cried
The customer in heat.
“I love my veggies! Nothing more
Will I accept to eat!”

The manager (the butcher shop)
Could not reply—no word.
To ask a guy who sells but flesh
For kale is, well, absurd.

The customer grew ever more
Obnoxious—such a dork!
The butcher then “took care of him”—
And put him with the pork.

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