Each day (except Sundays) in April, I'm writing poems with some obscure words starting with the letter of the day, and then doing a small watercolor to go with it. Today's Letter is X in this Blogging A to Z Challenge.
Xebec
There once was a xebec named Xenial
With xenagogues less than congenial.
All their “guests” turned pale xanthic;
Walking plank made them frantic.
Methinks a cruise ship’s far more genial.
An exception would be the Titanic;
Then still one would certainly panic.
by Donna JT Smith ©2026
Thank you to The Phrontistery for providing lots and lots of lesser used words!
Xebec - small three-masted pirate ship
Xenial - of or concerning hospitality towards guests
Xenagogue - guide; someone who conducts strangers
Xanthic - yellow; yellowish
Excellent! That was spectacular :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use those X words.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteI love the painting too!
Bravo! Way to really embrace the X.
ReplyDelete"Success is being able to complete what we set out to do - each individual action, each specific step, each desired experience whether a big project or a very small errand." — Susan Collins
J (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) @JLenniDorner ~ Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZChallenge international blog hop
Ha ha - Xceptional!
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