as the warmth soaks through my pores
I pause to think on the meaning of life
and notice the cat licking his paws
so I applause the simple joys of life!
I am often impressed with the broad vocabularies of those blogging in English when it’s their second language. How they weave new [to me] wondrous words into their poems and stories. Some words have several meanings depending on their context whilst here are various spellings of words that sound exactly the same but have completely different meanings.
I challenge you to share a short verse with either of these English quirks?
aroused 
Here you go, Kate.
This one is not about homonyms but….
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these are both priceless thanks sis, hoping many more will read and be entertained as I was 🙂
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Amazing pic! I think I did write a couple of quirky ones. Will share. Have to dig the past for you, sis. 😉
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[…] I read CalmKate’s post and she was challenging her followers to write a verse or two using either Homophones (words that […]
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Ah, the simple joys of life…including the love of language! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I am often scared before posting on my blog or sharing my writings with anyone as I keep doubting my language and its errors.
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[…] This one’s for Kate […]
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Being able to personify selected words can add a level of depth to certain types of writing. May my own autumn leaves share a sprinkle of color.
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The picture relates to the article, I can genuinely feel the warmth that you have described through this write up. Lofty writing.
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Loved the cute poem on pause, Kate and the kitty cat licking your feet. Seeing the awesome picture I can just add a verse: “Oh! what an awe is nature, a tint of subtle orange in the horizon, as the beautiful sun sets in all her glory, and the lonely tree standing tall, not shaken by the winds of time. The night is slowly approaching, creating silence in the oceanic expanse of calmness.”
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wow Kamal, straight up that’s so beautiful and describes my view so well! Thank you so very much 🙂
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Often, when I read something by a writer to whom English is a second language I’m awestruck and wish I could write as eloquently.
Now, let me think!
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Writing in English when its your second language is really difficult and kinda tricky as well Kate. But its always worth it…i’ll do your challenge.😊😊
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Pausing is so important, as is being present to our surroundings. Both of which I get in your lovely verse, Kate. Love it!
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Loved your pause poem and I do agree, there are some amazing bloggers out there! 😊
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It’s amazing – the range of many bloggers’ vocabulary even though English is their second language. This sounds like an exciting challenge, Kate 😀
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Oh, a challenge. I’ll have to get my thinking cap on and my chocolate stash out 😀
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I am super impressed with those bloggers, too!
Your poem of pause regaling paws is purrfectly pawsome! It makes me smile! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
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Cats do know how to savor life! (K)
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“Today’s winds have swept the air out of my sails ..
And replaced the canvas sheets with sharp nails”
Here is a new singer I found on YouTube yesterday ..Loner Deer ..
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You are such a people’s person; always noticing, observing, and encouraging others.
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That, you do and i doubt it will be in vain. Take care dearest.
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Okay! This is a challenge I can run with!!
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