Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

I've never heard of contronyms before, but it seems that there are quite a few of them to bamboozle language learners. When I worked in NATO I remember a Belgian colonel in our department who was for ever in despair at the vagaries of the English language. "How can you chop a tree down, and then cut it up?" was one that I recall!

I guess that any mate who learns to cope with you might find ways of doing it to his advantage rather than to yours!

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Yes, there was quite a list when I checked. Fast, bound and bolt are a few more.I like your colonel's confusion - most amusing (although perhaps not for him). Many thanks, Tony - Craig

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Looks like I am the first to review this poem. You must have just posted it. Corpsed. Verb - made into a body. Thank you for the education on these archaic words. Thank you for sharing

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Yep, that one works too - well noted. Thanks, Pam - Craig

Comment from Dorinda Palmisano

Excellent

Only five stars!!! You deserve more. Love learning the new word and love how you used it. Thank you for the heads-up regarding the Paul Anthony Jones book. Will look that up in a heartbeat. You are a treasure. Thanks again. Dorinda

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Dorinda, for the lovely review - I'm most grateful. Craig