The English Language (or talking to the self) (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

The English Language (or talking to the self)
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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Just kinda talking to myself, come on along and read on, you might discover something of interest...or not. (my first in the category of language)
The English Language…(or talking to the self) So many words mean the same, Yet spelled differently isn’t that lame, Why not just one word to use, Rather than the English language abuse… Some words are verbs, Some are known to be nouns, Some are proper names, Seems our language has gone to the hounds… So many words changed for lack of use, So many words made into slang, quite obtuse, Ebonics I do not understand, I have no excuse, Better to produce words that don’t confuse, How about a new dictionary of words we find that amuse? So what have we learned from this rant on English communication? That the writer may have an anal desire to write to the point of aberration, Or the point may be that he is at the point of his internal frustration, Can’t write can he without English dictation, Nor does he know how to continue this poem with little education, And that for you may be cause for complete and happy celebration… © ed ~ 9/19/04

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on September 19, 2004

>>Seems our language has gone to the hounds…
no kidding...
>>So what have we learned from this rant on English communication?
That the writer may have an anal desire to write to the point of aberration,
haha. I just loved this and your whole conclusion. you have a wonderful sense of humor and an ability to see the humor even in your own writes!

Reviewed by Reginald Birch (Reader)

Ah Ed, the English Langague, so many have tried to master it, as you say others have tried to change it and others have tried to add to it, but eventually it all turns to one's own interpretation whether educated or not, as for your rendering I see nothing wrong with your education.
I will not mention American English, that I will leave to the experts.
Reg.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

NOOOO, suspenders, fag, friendly fire, all are totally oxymoron. To true English..

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

I have had a lifelong love affair with words, Ed... know what a homophone is? Word play is one of my great joys in life. I even make words up, as you know. (grin) Ahhhhhhhh... ain't 'poetic license' cool? hehe... I enjoyed this read. katy xox.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Peeeeeeew Bulls...I

Thanks for sharing...quilty as charged!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by William Bonilla

I am glad you brought that up
Now I cab go about my business
Of constant mis-spelling
Thanks for sharing

William .....Peace Brother

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on September 18, 2004

You said it Ed, nice write on a subject that always seems to desert me...dessert me?????

Allen

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)

:)

sueb

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

The English language can be difficult. Perhaps why I am known for, Sassy Language :-) Understand the frustration but keep learning :-)

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie