A Poem By Definition

Ok well not technically by definition, but since I am writing about the dictionary it in my eyes fits. Just a little thing for fun.

I'd like to tell you of my favorite book,

It's one that is easy to over look.

No, its not some revolutionary novel,

It won't bring you to your knees, or make you grovel.

This book is seemingly ordinary,

My favorite book...is the dictionary!

Expanding an already impressive vocabulary,

Dropping rhymes so smooth, it's a little bit scary.

So sit down and rest a spell,

You're in luck, I've something of a story to tell.

Think where we would be without this book,

Here are some examples, let's take a look.

Would people have liked The Catcher in the Rye,

If they didn't understand the words inside?

Think of To Kill a Mockingbird,

If you couldn't look up those new words.

Like a best man, Webster's dictionary defines...

Ok I admit that is a cheesy line.

But the power to learn what our words mean,

Was decidedly hard before the dictionary hit the scene.

The definition and Is that word a verb or a noun,

Can immediately turn my frown upside down.

The dictionary isn't fancy, it doesn't put on a show,

But it does help with the more you know.

Author's Note

Review if you like, I know it's silly but it was fun to write.

Reviews

[Antoñyo]

"it's silly" ...some of the best writing is

I think this is a clever, clever piece, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
Thanks for the share

[Joshua McNay]

Why thank you! I am happy you enjoyed reading it. It always makes me smile.

[Antoñyo]

you're welcome

[highonwords]

the dictionary is like a 'sacred text' of words and wisdom - i've read the 'catcher in the rye' - it has a cult following - not yet, 'to kill a mockingbird' by harper lee - a fun poem to read - enjoyed it

regards,
steph

[Joshua McNay]

Thank you for the review, I am happy you enjoyed it.