Thursday, October 22, 2015

What is the meaning of the repeated words in the poem "When Words Don't Fit"?When Words Don’t Fit – A Multiple Meaning Words Poem I have such...

What a fun poem - it's new to me, and I thank you for
introducing me to it.


"Fit" means a tantrum, a period of
being upset, the first time it is used; the second time it refers to words that don't
follow a pattern. "Spring" first refers to a season of the year, then is used as a verb
to describe the deer bouncing about. "Might" indicates that perhaps the lions will want
to show their strength and power. "Swing" is first a verb for monkeys hanging and
swaying from a vine that acts like the playground piece of equipment children ride to go
back and forth. "Bear" is first a large animal, then something that cannot be tolerated.
"Pet" is the verb meaning to stroke something with your hand, then a general name for a
domesticated animal. "Mean" first is used to say the speaker does not want to be unkind,
then asks for the definitions of these words!

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