Nomenclature

for everything there’s a name

people, places, paraphernalia

it seems the whole world is labelled,

but there is joy in discovering a new place

experiencing its flavour, feeling its anonymity 

before one is told its name, its history, 

its sense of place, reasons and flaws.

strangers too can be intriguing

especially if they remain nameless,

perhaps on a shared journey,

in a museum, a gallery

where opinions can be shared and

contrariness shown without prejudice

as may admiration or contention.

old implements, tools and machinery

without names are beguiling

one fascinates over their original use

durability and antique style

they do not require nomenclature

but speak loudly for themselves

actions speak louder than words.

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© Graham Sherwood 07/21