Volup

 

Such pleasing words abound
With sounds and shapes that bring
Delight to open ear or eye.

Some offer rhyme and rhythm –
They alliterate or resonate,
Suggestive echoes from the webs
Of languages and life.

An archetypal favorite:
"Voluptuous", a gift
From ancient Rome ...
With pleasure!

(cf Fascinating Words (2001-12-02), Roses by Other Names (2004-02-01), In My Journal (2005-01-29), ...) - ^z - 2020-11-03