SORCERY, n. The ancient prototype and forerunner of political influence. It was, however, deemed less respectable and sometimes was punished by torture and death.

REFERENDUM, n. A law for submission of proposed legislation to a popular vote to learn the nonsensus of public opinion.

OPIATE, n. An unlocked door in the prison of Identity. It leads into the jail yard.

RASCALITY, n. Stupidity militant. The activity of a clouded intellect.

COMFORT, n. A state of mind produced by contemplation of a neighbor's uneasiness.

REAR, n. In American military matters, that exposed part of the army that is nearest to Congress.

An aged Burgundy runs with a beardless Port. I cherish the fancy that Port speaks sentences of wisdom, Burgundy sings the inspired Ode.