What's In A Word? Poem by Jay Loring

The things we say, the words we write
can baffle and confuse a lot.
Especially when the word we use,
we can't be sure is right or not.

Like Charmin ads that try to sell,
will often show the bear behind.
How can we bear? You catch my drift.
Or is it bare? Oh never mind.

And words we think may mean one thing,
when spoke with tender tones,
might be, in actuality, some
homonyms or homophones!

When fare is fair, but fowl is foul,
to speak aloud, was it allowed?
To tell the eight before they ate,
or stay among the silent crowd.

To let them eat course after course,
until they find it coarse, of course.
And then to find their coarser course
has taken nature's course, of course!

They find themselves on hands and knees
before the porcelain bowl and altar.
And wishing now, with final heaves,
that they, their dining choice could alter.

The foreword then is pass it on!
If not to all, at least give four word.
And do not fear to be painted rude
by those who would consider you forward.