kerf
Pronunciation: /kərf
noun
1 A slit made by cutting, especially with a saw.
2 The cut end of a felled tree.
Origin
Old English cyrf 'cutting, a cut'; related to carve.
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When you go out and try to surf.
The things you do should cut a kerf
Into the wave you slice, although,
The cut's not straight but curved, you know.
Kali Anastasi, as the Greeks say
On Easter, when spring gains sway.
Or celebrate the passing over
Or just enjoy the sun in Dover.
Cut yourself some slack.
Lighten loads from your back.
It is Sunday after all.
Enjoy family dinner and all.
Tomorrow, unless you're in Boston,
You'll calculate the cost, an'
Return to Monday's work.
Unless you're just a jerk.
