When I grow up, I want to be a thesaurus,
A veritable wordsmithing dinosaur.
I'd know every difference, distinction and nuance,
Between the shades of cherish, admire, adore.
Everyone would come to me seeking clarity,
I'd smile and spin out synonyms and antonyms, en masse.
Questions would come to me daily,
Pleading, begging, imploring for world-class.
If someone was feeling quite happy,
I'd help them figure out, examine, explore.
Were they a hint of joyful, delighted, contented?
Or would I be searching for a word like adore?
Maybe they'd be writing a thriller
on a dark and dreary, wet day,
They'd need descriptors of menace aplenty,
I'd find peril, risk, hazard–all great to convey!
Shades of blue you're now needing and wanting?
Lapis, cerulean, aqua, or navy might do.
Let me keep thinking, pondering, ruminating,
I might come up with a dozen more hues that are new.
And if you have deep feelings of sadness,
I'd be there to commiserate, sympathize and console,
Surround you with so many comforts,
It would be my absolute, utmost, primary goal.
Maybe you're curious about a current-day phrasing,
What's drippin', bussin', rent-free?
Lowkey, I'd need to consult and confer with my cousin,
Urban dictionary would spill all the tea.
Whatever your needs, whatever your must-haves,
I'd guide you to satisfactory conclusion.
And at the end of the day, I'd hope you're well on your way
To seeming highbrow, bookish, wise-a profusion!
Yes, it's my biggest dream, my deepest ambition,
I love words and want to share them with you.
Maybe instead of pining away, hoping to be a thesaurus,
I'll be a poet, they're marvels at using words too.
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Just a silly little tribute to my good friend, the thesaurus.
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Might have to share this with my students. Cute and playful. Loved it.
Very cute and makes me want to be a thesaurus too
Cute understable.
What a great dream
Mmmmm... This poem was straight bussin'. Certainly lackin' no flavor at all. Hammer out those words, coin those phrases, dare to be Shakespearin' with no fear in You at all.
Very well done, my friend and congratulations.
This is great. Very clever!
I imagine this as a cute little illustrated storybook :)
What an amazing aspiration! This poem was absolutely delightful to read!! LOVED this!
I love the whimsy! I found this to be such a joy to read
A beautiful poem on the theme of growing up! The idea of embracing the present while looking forward to the future is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your words.
I loooove this! The photo too 🤣 I use PowerThesaurus.com - if you haven’t tried it I highly recommend.
Such a bubbly poem! Well done and congrats, Heather!
Congrats on your top story
"I'd help them figure out, examine, explore. Were they a hint of joyful, delighted, contented? Or would I be searching for a word like adore?" Such a great poem Heather! <3
This is wonderful!
Wowwww, this was so brilliant and so YOU! I loved the concept of this piece. A very fun tribute to the thesaurus!
Congratulations of Top Story - this was so sweet and fun too 😊
Congratulations on Top Story, my friend!! This one is so clever and so deserving!! 🥰
So charming & well-written! Congrats on your Top Story! BRAVO! 😁💛
Omg the cute lil dinosaur! Lol, this was an adorable read. I can see how it got top stories :). Congrats Heather. I'm so proud of you. And you inspire me every time I read one of your pieces to become a better writer.
Cute and clever! A diamond ditty!! 💎 love it. ❤️
Congrats on your top story!!!
I've loved the phrase "Wordsmith" since forever and here you are raising the bar yet again - what wonderful piece of art you have graced us with thank you and kudos!
Congratulations on your Top Story. I am s glad they did not pass up this bundle of joy and cuteness.