Wednesday 31 December 2014

Erstwhile



ERSTWHILE

-adj.
1. former; one-time
-adv.
2. (archaic) long ago; formerly























Last dregs
Erstwhile year
Quickly percolating

Tuesday 30 December 2014

Swarm



SWARM

-noun
1. a group of social insects, especially bees led by a queen, that has left the parent hive in order to start a new colony
2. a large mass of small animals, especially insects
3. a throng or mass, especially when moving or in turmoil
-verb
4. (intr.) (of small animals, especially bees) to move in or form a swarm
5. (intr.) to congregate, move about or proceed in large numbers
6. when intr., often followed by “with” . to overrun or be overrun (with)  
7. (trans.) to cause to swarm

-verb
1. when intr., usually followed by “up” . to climb (a ladder, etc.) by gripping with the hands and feet

























Memories of this
Checking out the swarm
With dearly loved friends
Trimming hives
Of rogue honey

Monday 29 December 2014

illogical



ILLOGICAL

-adj.
1. characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable
2. disregarding logical principles

























We struggle for meanings
Everything illogical knots
Anchored in the night

Sunday 28 December 2014

Sprout



SPROUT

-verb
1. (of a plant, seed, etc.) to produce (new leaves, shoots, etc.)
2.(intr.) often followed by “up” . to begin to grow or develop
-noun
3. a newly grown shoot or bud
4. something that grows like a sprout

























Apple and sprouts
Sugar and spice
Scandinavian fare