Diphthong-y English



Diphthongs, if I'm not mistaken

Are easily understood words

Admittedly over-vowel laden

Comprehended by more than just nerds

The "A" and the "I" in "sail"

Offers a double vowel sound

Another example is "fail"

Where the "A" and the "I" are both found

I'm not at all very sure

Why comprehending diphthongs excites

Perhaps the diphthong allures

Feed my poetical writes

Poem, Roam, Foam

Tiered, Reared, Beard

Joan, Loan, Moan

Diphthong-y English is weird

by Stan Cooper...9/17/12   graphic by Don Hunt





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Written on 2012-09-27 at 04:31

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Rik The PoetBay support member heart!
Another genial sail through words of your text. :-)
2012-10-20


F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
Ah the quirks of language, n'est-ce pas ? One of my favorite subjects - enjoyed this, thanks :) *hugs* xx
2012-10-01


josephus The PoetBay support member heart!
I'd be careful where you dip your thong, Stan. Great stuff, you make the reader smile. Well done!
2012-09-30


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2012-09-30


Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
A weighty poem.
2012-09-30