The facts are rather clear about this periplus called life—
it isn't always easy, and is often full of strife.
For most, there'll also be some happy times of peaceful calm—
most often when we're feeling loved, and far removed from harm.
Yet, in the end, this journey's one that no one will survive;
so we should make the most of it, while ever we're alive.
Let's fill our days with happiness and mirth; not fret and fuss—
for there is little doubt at all, the last laugh is on us.
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Author Notes
Today's word: periplus (n.) a written account of a grand expedition; or the journey itself.
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.
Thanks for reading.
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