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Logophile

November 1, 2021
By avande05 BRONZE, Oak Park, California
avande05 BRONZE, Oak Park, California
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I am a fervent habitué 

of the manna that is the thesaurus.


Because when I find an 

indescribably consummate

or wondrously foreign word--

verbum perfectum--  

My blood stops flowing

and starts to frolic in my veins;

my irises flush with pupils,

and air reeks of eunoia. 


My greatest finds

are treasured deep within

and never to be uttered, 

as they are far too exquisite

to touch my unworthy lips

or spring from my fingertips.


The author's comments:

My name is Addie and I am a newbie to the poetry scene but figured I'd dip my toes in and give it a try! 


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