Misnomer

 

 

I know a famous woman

Misnomer is her name,

She is known for popular appellations

I find rather strange.

 

Like artificial intelligence

Which is not natural

But has become a topical buzz term

On the lips of many people.

 

It’s almost oxymoronic

When one examines such terms

But Misnomer is quite happy with them

As far as I have learned.

 

Another is a dead faith

Which is really non-existent,

‘Tis an obvious misnomer to reason

But we are yet persistent.

 

 

I guess James thought so too

As in the book of James

But to get some to clearly understand

He played Misnomer’s game.

 

Faith is never dead

Though, often misplaced,

And in every single individual

You will find a trace.

 

The faith that God gives

Is known as saving faith

By this we obtain free salvation

Aided by God’s grace.

 

So, if you are saved

And you know this for a fact

Then your faith can never be dead,

It is always intact.

 

Here is yet another

I heard from Misnomer,

She names them particularly well;

I will give that to her.

 

 

I’m sure you have heard

About the living dead

But such I assure you most definitely

Must be in your head.

 

Just another occasion

That Misnomer is at work,

When it comes to these matters

She is the expert.

 

Morning sickness

Can happen at any time,

Not to the male gender, I assure you,

So, with this I am fine.

 

 

Jellyfish do not exist

Misnomer can tell you this,

Check her out when you get a chance,

It’s also on her list.

 

One obvious omission:

Jellyfish all lack gills

But given the obstinacy of humans

It will be jellyfish still.

 

Hi there, Misnomer,

Are there anymore?

Yes, this one will make you laugh

Till your jaw become sore.

 

Check the body through,

Do not miss a zone

And nowhere will you ever find

A single funny bone.

 

You can ask Misnomer

She is quite the expert,

She will tell you there is none

Even if it hurts.

 

 

Call me a nut if you will

But a peanut is not a nut,

Rather, it is a legume, my friend-

You are in a rut.

 

Misnomer gets around

And she will pass by you,

Just have a friendly chat with her

And you’ll change your view.

 

About misnomers

Whether a term or name,

And you can trust her, I tell you,

She’s top of her game.

 

Stewart Russell © August 29, 2025