Oxymorons
What is an Oxymoron?
An oxymoron is a piece of figurative language that joins two opposing elements to form a sensible idea. It should not be taken literally, however, for then a statement may be misinterpreted. An oxymoron is similar to a paradox, but the key difference between the two is that a paradox offers a situation with the unlikely coexistence of two events, while an oxymoron is simply a figure of speech. Although most oxymorons are only two words in length, in some cases the oxymoron may consist of two contradictory phrases or clauses. (Source: examples.com)
Oxymorons ~ the Poem
I long to see a civil war
Where no side takes offence
And cruel kindness is extended.
The best attack’s defense.
Random rows of living sacrifices
Submit to humane slaughter.
While joyful sadness overloads
And the dull roar just grows smaller.
The scalding coolness — bittersweet
Within the darkness visible,
But I’m a cheerful pessimist
In search of liquid marble.
Forfeit your beggarly riches
For comfortable misery,
Seeking your sweet sorrow
To live in loud…
