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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Word of the Day? By Larry Chadwick If I wrote a poem, That gave the word of the day? Would it be worthwhile, If I didn’t give the meaning away? Or would you just pass by, And not even look it up? Skimming through the post, But of the words not sup. Say I used the word pizzle, Would you even have a clue? Causing me to laugh, And I’m sure you would too. Or how about the word petard, Would you think it a gas? Might you choose to ignore, And just let them all pass? How else can we expand our minds, Then to learn new things each day? Maybe I’ll just leave the fancy words, To Midnitesun today!  March 10, 2002 Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
So, Larry...what was the word? I was all set. Geez...what else am I gonna do at 3:AM. (Well, yeah there's that but I'm not sleepy yet). |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I surely adore those times when a poet comes across a word that we have rarely seen, and lays it out in splendiferous form... and tomorrow's word will be..........? |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I think a word of the day poem would be fun if you could keep it up!!! I love new words! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry! You just made me remember a game we played with my dad. He would give us a word for the day, and during the day we would find the meaning and use it in conversations with him as though we had always used it, and it was such great fun! *Most of the words were not 'real' words at all so we made up meanings.* Thanks for the remember! And...the word is? ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Sometimes all you really wish for... |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Ok Larry, I was waiting for some huge awesome word to look up. LOL fooled me. but good write, I enjoyed it. And ummm yes if I dont understand a word I do look it up. Just so ya know. floria Floria |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
OH PLEASE... PLEASE do... Write a word of the day poem... If you don't... um... I might have to whizzle you with a PiP.. I mean...um.. Whip you with a pizzle... Yeah - THAT's it...  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! Oh boy, this sounds like so much fun, I can't wait to read all your wonderful poems and the delightful words you'll teach us all (isn't petard a stick bomb?) (big hugggsssss) We all love you so uch, sweet friend, you are so much fun to us all! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Larry darling boy and the word of the day is …… sinistrodextral. This is a sinistrodextral text This is utterly utterly splendiferous. I absolutely love this poem. sinistrodextral means written from left to right, from the Latin sinister meaning left and dextral meaning right I thought I’d save you looking it up. Absolutely excellent writing   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Better be careful about some of those words. The operative word today might not be printable. |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Larry, looks like you bring out the best in everyone. I do read sinistrodextro although I see a lot of dextralsinstro wisdom, too. And Nancy's dad's word game sounds like a very exciting way to go through the day. I think a challenge is in order. To write a poem with a new word, never used before. What about it you wizzards of Passion? .Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Why take Methylenedioxymethamphetamine When God's LOVE will make your soul soar up to heaven's stars So I'll just send you some LOVING brew from HIS machine The best relaxing joyful high I have seen by far. God's LOVE beats Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Your turn, ((Larry)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher [This message has been edited by Silver Streak (03-10-2002 02:42 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Duncan, And I thought I was the KING of Night Owls! Keep that dictionary handy. Sunshine, Got to be careful what I start! LOL No peeking...and the word is not available yet. PdV, That is indeed a hefty challenge. My Dictionaries are in storage. ROFL But I'll find a way. Nancy, Your daddy was a wise man! And you a lucky girl. Thanks for the memory. floria, So you knew both of those eh? Too funny. I'll get you yet! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, Put that pizzle away and spare the bull! LOL I'm thinking this may be a fun challenge. But a lot of work. Worth a try though. vandana, Thanks for stopping by. Noah, Let's see how it works! See ya there. Mushy, Aren't you a shirttail relative of Websters? LOL Maybe you should be in charge of this challenge dear. Kacy, That's the advantage of fresh words now isn't it? LOL You should know. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
newell, I'm not all that sure I can put enough air in my lungs to say that word all at once! LOL Do it again! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I have seen a pile of new words since I have been frequenting PiP.....One problemo..... where did I hide or misplace my word book.. AKA dictionary....????? I think it is a good idea....I know another site that does/did quotes of the day... First, we all have to put the extra few mins. into looking up the meaning... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I think this is a great challenge, Larry. Is it official? Please tell me, or I will develop a case of periepidermal claudication. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
I think you started something! That would be a cool challenge though! I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather, not screaming, terrified, like his passengers. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Magnus, Well, you could just ignore and stay confused. LOL Thanks. Lyra, Okay...it's official. Dang, now I have to go find my dictionary. LOL Skyfire, Seems you are exactly right on both counts! Thanks. Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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