The Oxymoron
Oxymorons are 2 contradicting words,
Now tell me, isn't that absurd?
An example of this is virtual reality,
Is that possible or just a casual formality?
What about the living dead,
Am I just being a butt head?
Am I leading this into a fine mess?
Isn't this moment priceless?
Don't worry; the poem is nearly done,
I'm just having a bit of serious fun.
Am I truly a big baby?
Well, it's a definite maybe.
Well I'm going to give you a practice test,
Tell me now, who is the second best.
I thank God that I'm an Atheist,
Also thank Him that I am a cautious optimist.
Now I am all alone,
In my office that's also my home.
Eating my very bland spice,
Wasn't this poem awfully nice?
By: Devang Gandhi
Oxymorons are 2 contradicting words,
Now tell me, isn't that absurd?
An example of this is virtual reality,
Is that possible or just a casual formality?
What about the living dead,
Am I just being a butt head?
Am I leading this into a fine mess?
Isn't this moment priceless?
Don't worry; the poem is nearly done,
I'm just having a bit of serious fun.
Am I truly a big baby?
Well, it's a definite maybe.
Well I'm going to give you a practice test,
Tell me now, who is the second best.
I thank God that I'm an Atheist,
Also thank Him that I am a cautious optimist.
Now I am all alone,
In my office that's also my home.
Eating my very bland spice,
Wasn't this poem awfully nice?
By: Devang Gandhi
My 2 Cents...
Having a hard time trying to find an oxymoron in this poem? I didn't think so. From casual formality to cautious optimist and bland spice to serious fun, the author did a nice job filling every line with one oxymoron after another. In the right setting, I'm sure that an oxymoron can be used quite humorously. However, I'll be honest and say that it's not my favorite form of humorous devices. This poem didn't necessarily make me laugh, but I did think the author put a clever spin on his use of the device.