I was
told that my “words are retro”. This happened after I confessed to a friend (and her 19-year-old child) that
I didn’t think I’ve ever used any of the terms Oxford University shortlisted
for 2023: Swiftie, de-influencing, beige flag,
rizz, heat dome, prompt, parasocial, situationship.
You’re probably saying, “But Magaly darling, you use the word “prompt” every
week!” Well, not really—my prompt usage has little to do with AI.
So, in
order to de-retro my words a bit, for today’s prompt, dear Poets and Storytellers, my vintage vocabulary and
I invite you to write poetry or prose which includes the Oxford word of the
year for 2023: rizz, an
informal noun, defined as “style, charm,
or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.”
Required: Post
the response to your blog, and add the direct link to that post to Mr. Linky.
One post per person, please, 369 words maximum (excluding title), for
prose and for poetry.
Optional: You
may share old or new pieces, in poetry or prose, and you may write to the
prompt or to a topic of your choosing.
Requested (not
compulsory but strongly recommended): Visit other writers and storytellers.
Read their contributions. Share your thoughts on their words.
for next week, our dearest, and not nosy at
all, Rommy will invite us to write about an obscure bit of knowledge
that fascinates us.
