Satire Poetry posted January 18, 2017 |
A last-minute satirical glimpse into the near future.
Signs
by Ogden
(Caution! The author has placed a warning for candid prognostication) A glossary, although it's likely you won't need it, nevertheless, is available below the verse.
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"Signs" was written in six rhyming couplets of 13,12,13,20,15,15 syllables, with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
GLOSSARY
prognosticate - predict; forewarn
minions - flunkies
lackey - a person who tries to please someone, in order to gain a personal advantage
allegiant - steadfast in devotion
fitly - in an appropriate manner
specious - plausible, but false; deceptively pleasing
duly - appropriately
prescient - having the wherewithal to foresee coming events
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and 2 member cents. "Signs" was written in six rhyming couplets of 13,12,13,20,15,15 syllables, with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
GLOSSARY
prognosticate - predict; forewarn
minions - flunkies
lackey - a person who tries to please someone, in order to gain a personal advantage
allegiant - steadfast in devotion
fitly - in an appropriate manner
specious - plausible, but false; deceptively pleasing
duly - appropriately
prescient - having the wherewithal to foresee coming events
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