Words are a writer's tools. We owe it to our craft to keep them honed and to the point.  For example:

 

The word "white" has various leanings

When it's brought into play,

Suited to separate meanings

According to what you say,

For instance: you can be "white with fury"...

Or "white as the driven snow";

But it's well to see the difference

With what you seek to show.

The English language is wealthy

With words - a cause to rejoice,

And we are should keep it healthy

And be sure to make the right choice

When putting pen to paper

Or finger to the key,

It's the duty of a word-shaper

To be right - don't you agree?

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