Playing with words

Have you thought of using poetry to improve your vocabulary? It is surely a fun way of learning new words. Here are the reasons why I think it is so EZ to learn new words through writing poetry:

• It's a good way to learn synonyms. I never work with an isolated, remote word. To express a feeling I like having several options at first, and make the final selection later. This way I have the original word and at least two or three other synonyms to choose from.
• Depending on what I intend to say, I can choose a stronger, more intense word from a group of synonyms. Examples: dry-thirsty, loss-deprivation, wish-want, blue-downcast.
• It is also fun to look for rhymes. Example: auspicious-delicious (auspicious = bright, golden, hopeful)

That's all for now. =)

Stay happy!

I confess, I am into playing with magnetic words too.