The Inspiration for my Twitch

A fun look of something I can't stand.

I have a weakness for words, of that there is no denying

When they are used incorrectly, inside my soul is crying

Their application is important, for in just the slightest change

You can sound quite intelligent or incredibly deranged

Of most of these transgressions I can shrug off without fail

But there is one indiscretion that pairs a chalkboard and nail

It is misunderstood by many, a very common error

And when it’s used so emphatically it brings upon my senses sharp terror

I do my very best to hide my dismay

But try as hard as I might, I react with a display

When the word hits my ear the reaction is quick

Some that know me can’t help but laugh, I respond with a tick

My eye shuts itself and my neck draws within

And after a moment it’s gone and I facade with a grin

I promise I’m trying to regard my phonetic snobbery

It’s not a big deal like aggravated assault or high way robbery

But still my world could do with a word one less

If we all agreed to remove our ignorance and lose…“irregardless”

 

Ugh, I did it again…

Reviews

[WithinTheHeart]

Hahaha!! O my goodness- this truly had me laughing.
What a fun, clever...true read!
"Snobbery"?? -- yes!!
I love this.
Is it sad...that I can relate?
There is something very powerful about words.

[Mitch]

I think its more sad that I have a physical reaction to a single word. I was on dictionary.com yesterday and a banner came up at the bottom that read "Is Irregardless a word?" and I still did it. I am cursed!

Words and grammar are big things for me; I can't help it. I usually suffer in silence, but this one gets to me. I'm happy you got a good laugh. I certainly try to.

[WithinTheHeart]

I think it is all the more hilarious...that you have a physical reaction to a single word. :)
Too cute.
I think you are destined to be a English teacher;)

[Mitch]

Funny you say that, it was just last night I was helping one of our youth kids at church with his grammar quiz for a test today.

[WithinTheHeart]

See!! A sign:) you would be a phenomenal teacher.