Today I have a bit of fun with two pairs of synonyms:
The words nigh and near —
synonyms, and yet just one
sizzles and sings.
Near merely describes,
while the soaring nigh evokes —
close but no cigar.
But don’t pity near —
it verbs — something nigh can’t do.
This verse now burned out.
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Metier, I hear,
is a forte synonym.
What a grand duo —
one traded for the other —
pianometier music.
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(Pompted by nigh from Haiku Heights and Weekend Theme’s metier.)
