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There, Their, They're

Here are three brothers,
And all are strapping boys.
Each are given a strong purpose,
And this poem will show their joys.

Some people call them homophones,
Now isn't that a silly name?
Others call them heterographs,
Either way, it's not a shame.

Their names are There, Their and They're,
The brothers all sound alike.
But each are very different,
As different as Mike and Ike!

There likes to point at things,
And say "over there!"
He also likes to count for his brothers,
"There are three apples here!"

Their likes to say what's yours,
Or the things that you have done.
"Someone left their apples here,
Now sharing them would be fun!"

They're is the tallest brother,
His real name is They Are.
But everyone shortens his name like this:
"They're the juiciest apples by far!"

All three brothers are at their happiest,
When their names are used just right.
Remember this when you write your words,
No ifs, or buts or might!

The brothers are here for a reason,
To make your writing great.
Without them it's just mediocre,
They decide your literary fate.

So please don't take this poem,
Entirely the incorrect way.
I'd tell you about the brothers personally,
But you can't abide a helping hand today.

Snowy

@Snowy

Only responsible people who can engage in conversation with respect, perspective and sanity need apply.

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Ha ha! Gave my comment on your and you're before I saw this one.

Yay!!! That is all.

This could help a lot of people! Nicely done :)

Funny only recently had I grasped the idea of the three T's:):)

@ckahn Lol, perhaps I should have posted in reverse order ;) Very glad you enjoyed them. :)

@Clairabethy Thanks!

@jacooo Thank you! I hope so too, seeing the words misused is one of my bug-bears. :)

@misslittleDHP You go girl ;) Glad you liked. :)

Again would be great for use in schools

Like how you look at the words in depth :D

@lonelynutmeg98 Thanks! Great idea :D

@anonymouse Thank you! Glad you liked. :)

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