SYZYGY

SYZYGY

A syzygy is when three bodies align

Such as planet Earth, moon and sun

It’s a rare event, when it may come

Or the union of opposites for some

For gnostics, when two become one

But always seen as a meaningful sign

In poetry, it is similar to alliteration

Two words join with vowel omitted

Offering dominant colour and tone

In modern poems, less well-known

Once begun, a reader is committed

But rarely causing any perturbation

All those for whom Scrabble matters

It is a most unusual yet clever choice

Shortest English word with three Y’s

On bonus squares, a scoring surprise

So say it loud with a confident voice

And leave other players all in tatters