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Understanding Big Words
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Understanding Big Words |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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“Big words,” she said. I looked at her wondering what she was really saying. “You use too big of words, the average person won’t understand.” I shook my head. “Are you saying I am pretentious?” I asked She smiled my smile. On a bad day, I wonder What it is about me That makes parts of my life so difficult Yet others fit so perfectly On a sad day, I concede The reality of me Taking what I can now Trying not to dwell on what I can’t See, grasp or be “You and your brothers know what those words mean,” I continued with a bit of a smug grin, hiding just below the surface. “We are your children,” said she, my daughter beautiful. “Others don’t want the big words in their music, the radio will never play it.” I grinned then. It was never my intention to have it played. She didn’t understand writing if it weren’t going to be viewed like a trophy. I have displayed too many parts of myself over the years. Most often not garnering what I needed from those displays. Aching even when the connection is only slight, rejection feels the same whether you care a little or more. On a good day, I am and that is more than okay For what I have What I had And what I will display “I’m just saying, the words are too big,” she repeated. “Maybe that one was just for me,” I ached. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I spoke with "big" words to my daughters right from the get-go ~ and their teachers were always impressed with their vocabularies. My one daughter fell in love with the English language and has a Master's degree in the subject. Your daughter is, unfortunately to my way of thinking, correct in her assessment. Many young people want quick, easy, and expedient ways of communicating.  Enjoyed this little expose on differing points of view! I now leave you with one of my favourite "big words" ~ antidisestablishmentarianism  Lover of Language, Linda  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Susan, There is so much in here that made me smile. Pretentious, indeed! I think big words are to savor - and nothing rolls of the tongue than words with multi-syllables. Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Much enjoyed Susan. - Owl |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
All my words are for me, I enjoyed these words of yours and can indentify with them. Gloom |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smiling I already told you I loved this. I just thought I would tell everybody else.  yer lovely!  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well now, after spending time in the dictionary, I think I finally understand what you were saying... In reality, loved this..., the way it holds you, touches and lingers... still. j. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you all. I enjoyed doing this one as it both made me sad and made me smile. But the reason for smile is all that is seen by the naked eye.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Hey... ...this is ... ...uhhh... ...good. |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
A masterful write. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you both! Icy? just because I adore you."too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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