The Crossover

i·ron·ic

[AY-RON-IK] adjective

Having a curious or humorous

unexpected sequence of events

marked by coincidence.

As in: The fact that Vondie

hates astronomy

and his mom works for NASA

is ironic.

As in: It’s not ironic

that Grandpop died

in a hospital

and Dad doesn’t like

doctors.

As in: Isn’t it ironic

that showoff JB,

with all his swagger,

is too shy

to talk

to Miss Sweet Tea,

so he gives me the phone?