Poetic License

[karabean]

I've been thinking a lot about the poetic lyricism of language. Dunkelza brought up "kenning" the other day, a way to make something fit into your rhythm/meter by phrasing something in descriptive language. A lot of times this is something readily identifiable - "star-spangled banner" rather than saying "flag." I've been thinking about it off

Comments

[norda]

Michael and I have many words and phrases unique to us.

So I'll take your challenge!

Try to guess what "hedgehog money" is.

[karabean]

Hmmm, hedgehog money - maybe rainy day fund?

[retsuko]

An oldie but goodie:

Three decrepit rodents,
Observe how they perambulate,
They all persued the agriculturist's spouse,
Who dissected their appendages with a culinary utensil,
Have you ever witnessed such a phenomenon in your existence,
As a trio of decrepit rodents?

(Yeah, yeah, it's obvious. I know. ^-^;;)

[karabean]

Ok, ok, "Three Blind Rats" - I like it when I know the answer heh.