Etymology

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Sep 2009 502 Views 5 comments

Etymology

Author: Unknown

a word comes
then it appears
before me
like a flicker flame
from a phantom lantern

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Posted: Sep 2009

About this poem:

A quanrdary; where does it come from. A word came to me in writing and I was pondering its source. I needed to look it up to make sure it fit. Where had I ever heard this word? Especially considering the fact that it did fit perfectly in context. Hence the inspiration. I like the double meaning of before especially.

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Comments (5)

boyshchrm6

boyshchrm6barrie, Ontario CanadaSep 13, 2009

Like the term"phantom lantern"
and its context.

andrew149

andrew149Southbourne, nr.Bournemouth, Dorset, England UKSep 13, 2009

thankyou, same for me, my poems seem to write themselves, I don't question it too much though, just loving it.......andrew.

UrLove123

UrLove123OPNorfolk, Virginia USASep 13, 2009

Thanks guys I appreciate the kudos. It's a fun lil diddy. I think it would sound best being spoken by an Irish lass.

poetengineer

poetengineerriyadh, Ar Riyad Saudi ArabiaOct 21, 2009

love read this short meanigful words , thanks for share

jazzy75

jazzy75Houston, Texas USAJan 6, 2010

UrLove123 - this is the second time in less than 24 hours I've seen this word...lol. I really enjoyed your poem and it's origin :) Very cool

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