Word Love

I love words so much that I,
habitually,
look up the etymology
of English words I already know.

That is one way to savor
the many, mini meanings
that make up our reality.

So imagine this same obsession
in a second language.

You know how most people
fawn over social media?
That is how I am with
the translator on my phone.
Because I want to know know
what is being said. My desire
for precision is a sign of respect.

But it makes some people think
that I know less than I do.
Like tonight, someone said in Spanish
that I don't understand well.
Yet, I understood that.

If you hold strong word love,
keep doin just that. Hold it.
Nurture and develop it.
'Cause most could agree that
more nourishing sounds are needed.
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