Today's word: paction (n.) an agreement; the act of making a pact.

This poem does not describe my current domestic arrangements. It may refer, loosely, to something in ancient history. It's really just a bit of fun, taking a poke at a cherished institution (great word for it!)

Yes, "again" rhymes with "pain"; and "stain"; and "drain" - all highly appropriate! It also rhymes with cocaine, which is probably what one needs when one finds oneself in an unharmonious relationship ;-)

Many thanks for reading.

My much-treasured Christmas present for 2017 is a book by Paul Anthony Jones: "The cabinet of linguistic curiosities". Each page contains a descriptive story about some obscure or archaic word. It occurred to me it would be a fun exercise to try and write, each day, a poem featuring the "word of the day" from the book.

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