insurmountable

Pronunciation /ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəb(ə)l/
adjective
Too great to be overcome.

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Never assume an obstacle is insurmountable.

Cleaning

When one’s cleaning up a life
There is very often strife.
The kids don’t want our stuff
Though they try not to be gruff.

So here we are today,
Brow’s sweat in hair that’s gray,
Deciding what’s worth cash,
Or if it’s headed for the trash.

It’s a process very strange.
We can no longer rearrange.
Because we really need stuff gone,
We put some “FREE” out on the lawn.

elocution

Pronunciation /ˌeləˈkyo͞oSH(ə)n/ /ˌɛləˈkjuʃ(ə)n/
noun
1 The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
1.1 A particular style of speaking.

Origin
Late Middle English (denoting oratorical or literary style): from Latin elocutio(n-), from eloqui ‘speak out’ (see eloquence).

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The most effective elocution is undone by having nothing to say.

When a politician speaks
Of the lofty goals he seeks
Having perfect elocution
Does not guarantee a solution
The words will gain no traction
If not accompanied by action.

Sunday Haiku

too dry here for weeks
rain may be on its way soon
too late for fall lawn

delinquent

Pronunciation /dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nt/
adjective
1 (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.
2 formal Failing in one’s duty.
2.1 North American In arrears.
noun
A delinquent person.

Origin
Late 15th century from Latin delinquent- ‘offending’, from the verb delinquere, from de- ‘away’ + linquere ‘to leave’.

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Dora and Donnie were notoriously delinquent. All they ever did was loiter.

visher

Pronunciation /ˈvɪʃɪŋ/
noun
mass noun
The fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as bank details and credit card numbers.

Origin
Early 21st century blend of voice and phishing.

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If you’re a victim of vishing
In a money swamp, you’re squishing
You may find yourself wishing
You’d instead just gone fishing.

nyctophobia

Pronunciation /ˌnɪktə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/
noun
mass noun
Extreme or irrational fear of the night or of darkness.

Origin
Early 20th century from Greek nux, nukt- ‘night’ + phobia.

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All through the night
I endure more than fright
‘Cause somethings not right
It stays just out of sight.

It could be a beast
Or a monster, at least
From a cage’s been released
To make me its feast.

nyctophobia, night fear
Too stealthy to hear
I feel sure it is near.
WATCH OUT! IT’S RIGHT HERE!

viridescent

Pronunciation /ˌvɪrɪˈdɛs(ə)nt/
adjective
literary
Greenish or becoming green.

Origin
Mid 19th century from late Latin viridescent- ‘becoming green’, from the verb viridescere, from Latin viridis ‘green’.

Early to Rise

Rising at three
There is little to see
Even all those cable channels
Give little to me.

After a break of my fast
And these typings are passed
Lie down in my flannels
Grab a nice nap at last.

But if that doesn’t happen
‘Cause my mind’s not done scrappin’
I’ll cruise social media panels
The day’s gossip to be lappin’.

Mask Manners

Go outside with a mask;
That is all that I ask.
Of course, put it on,
Or its value is gone.