Today I have used three neglected words:-
Bosky (a) abundant in bushes, shrubs or trees.
Bombinate (v) Buzz, hum.
Bifurcate (v) Divide into two branches.
Let me read it to you
Let me read it to you
Which way to turn? To my left a grassy dell, gently undulating, bathed in sunshine. But I turn to my right and enter the bosky coppice. I clamber, trip, tumble. I snag my clothes on vicious brambles but I carry on.
I follow a babbling brook. It bifurcates. I sit cross-legged between the two streams, my back to the divide. Which to follow? To my left the sparkling water gently flows, silver fish dance, bees bombinate. But I choose to wade the angry deluge to my right. I slip on rocks, I slide on slimy weed. The torrent froths, splashes, but somehow I feel exhilarated, excited, expectant.
Life is filled with choices. I made mine. For without venture, there can be no gain.
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My next short story is called 'The Choir' and it embraces two neglected words.
If you missed yesterday's story, 'Whoopsie!', you can find it HERE
"bombinate"
ReplyDeleteThat's fun to say. Your story brings the neglected words to life :-)
Good luck with the rest of the challenge.
I like it too! Thanks Ronel
DeleteI am familiar with the word bifurcate as it is sometimes used in medical terminology; the other two I honestly had never heard of before :) I do agree, life does need to have a bit of venture I do believe!
ReplyDeletebetty
http://viewsfrombenches.blogspot.com/
Playing it safe gets you nowhere. Thanks betty.
DeleteI do not bombinate!!!!!!!! *giggle* I love your theme. It teaches me so much more of this lovely language.
ReplyDeleteI bet you like honey though!
Deletebosky and bombinate, something new, thanks for visit
ReplyDeleteThanks to you too!
DeleteFun poetic read :) Bees bombinating above the bifurcating stream between bosky banks. Thanks for the great new words!
ReplyDeleteSudha from
Everyday Muse
So pleased you like them
DeleteNo words to describe ! Such a short , sweet yet profound post ! You have a fan in me !
ReplyDelete@Subhmohanty from
And Life Unfolds
A for Alone
B for Butterfly
Well, thank you so much.
DeleteWow...that's what I just want to say. Reading your post enriches my language skills. happy to have come across your blog :)
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And I'm happy you did!
DeleteI know the word bifurcate and try to use it every now and then. ~grin~ The other two were new to me. Thanks for these fun tales!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes! - Darla M. Sands
Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen
My pleasure Darla
DeleteToo Good... I have made my choise too..
ReplyDeleteThanks Ash
DeleteTrue, life is all about choices. I would have turned left though :D
ReplyDeleteYou surprise me Shilpa. I would not have enjoyed life as much without adventure and the occasional risk! Mind you, that also explains certain things which I won't admit to in such a public place!
Deletelove your wordy theme! Have a great B day!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kathe
DeleteAha! Bombinate is the word for me. I know the other two. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat story twined with the otherwise neglected words. Also, I totally agree with you on the last sentence "Life is full of choices. Without venture, there can be no gain". Awaiting the ramblings of "The Chair" :)
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Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it
DeleteNice word usage. I knew bifurcate, but not the other two. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's not a word I had heard until recently. Loads more to come - I wonder how many you will know?
DeleteI like the word "bosky." I grew up on the side of a bosky mountain.
ReplyDeleteMe too. It roils off the tongue!Thanks Shonna
DeleteLovely words. And the message is so true, of course.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Thank you Miriam
Delete"Bees bombinate" is the best sentence ever! Such a fantastic word.
ReplyDeleteIt did make me smile when I found it Annalisa!
DeleteB-b-brilliant - particularly like that -bosky coppice
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DeleteThank you Jae. I'm pretty sure I know which direction Alice would take!
Excellent - enjoyed your post very much. See you tomorrow I hope!
ReplyDelete...and I hope so too Susan! Thank you for your kind comment.
DeleteBees bominating, sounds like they're dive bombing flowers. Life is full of choices, including what words to use, I loved your choices.
ReplyDeleteBeware of bominating bees! Thanks for you kind words.
DeleteHi Keith! Thanks for stopping by my blog to visit. I love this story, great use of the words, and an interesting summation as well. I have always chosen the harder path too, but it has most certainly made life challenging!
ReplyDeleteJosie Two Shoes from Josie's Journal
Now and again I come across old acquaintances, ex school friends and the like, and they've never left their hometown, never taken a chance. They have no idea what they are missing. Good to see you again Josie
DeleteLuckily when we married my wife and I would often take the road less travelled, which of course is always the best choice.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is. I like not knowing what lies around the corner.
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