NOTE: UNDER CONSTRUCTION-excuse the mess!
Mainstream pundits love being clever
and they like
the word
bright.
Bright and clever and transparent is trending,
gone viral,
yet gone tomorrow,
popular disappears
with the attention span of a tweet
or
a disadvantaged cause left to wither.
The worst curse you can have is to be boring
when everyone is glitzy, a movie star, a newsflash.
The 50’s craze is over,
gone with milkshakes and job security.
Now you hear them say
tons
every day,
very often
like…
very…
often,
like
the word like,
the word you are not supposed to use
in eighth grade English class
is all over in print.
I prefer puppy kisses.
Journal prompt: write about language trends. Have you noticed how the word “tons” has been appearing in mainstream language? Do you think an English teacher would approve? What are your thoughts on language trends?
Why do you think the word “transparent” is so popular? Do you find an irony in the word in this day and age?
Treat Yourself to a Journaling Adventure 
I love your humor and intelligent observation. I want to add from the un-trendy side that continuous use of words not allowed in eighth grade English makes for boring reading and hearing. Puppy kisses sound cuddly. ❤
I’ve come to the conclusion it’s no use fighting language trends! 🙂 Happy 4th and puppy kisses.
Happy 4th celebration! ❤
Puppy kisses, however puppy..
Is never but sincere
Ok, tag me along! 🙂
Hey thanks! But I think you’d be bored. 🙂 Cheers!