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Verbal Exhaustion

A Haiku

By D. J. ReddallPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

Misuse and abuse

Of words robs them of meaning

Was that traumatic?

Haiku

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D. J. Reddall

I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.

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  • Test2 years ago

    You're a rockstar? Evolution, I argue. Misuse, on the other hand. Is sloppy and lazy. Ignorance is only bliss for the ignorant.

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    I disagree - language evolves, misuse is just evolution.

  • Your words were selected perfectly to convey your thoughts in haiku. Well done D.J.!

  • It is an amass.

  • Novel Allen2 years ago

    I wish that people would Google or use a dictionary. Yet, in the humor community that would fit in well. An idea is born, hahaha . I wonder if I am guilty of it, hmmm.

  • Paul Stewart2 years ago

    You're just quietly and casually writing these masterpieces in minature. Well done and very good point! I hate when words are misused and abused (Unless it's with good reason)

  • Kodah2 years ago

    Picture, words, piece, everything explained well. Love your poem! 💌

  • Words are very traumatising. I'll leave it at that. Loved your Haiku!

  • Rachel Deeming2 years ago

    Is the wordplay here in the use of the word "rob" and that being traumatic? If so, once more, you impress me, D.J..

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