Searching for a Stronger Word (A Sonnet, Shakespearean Style) I think, perhaps, it's time to retire describing how we feel for each other with "like," because, my dear, you can inspire vocabulary unlike another But what fine word would work for us instead? I am not fond of fond, adore's a snore and since enthralled gives me a sense of dread I fear this exercise will be a chore Infatuation would take far too long besotted and dig are far too quirky for you, it needs to be worthy of song and cannot leave my intentions murky What's clear is you have been sent from above and the word we use for us should be: fitting of our feelings and leave no doubt about our commitment to each other