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Punctuation Infatuation

Too many times I've realised,
that I have been a fool.
When writing rhymes I'm criticised,
For bending all the rules.

My commas and apostrophes,
Are all in the wrong place.
My writing's a catastrophe,
And so I am disgraced.

But I can make it better,
I can turn it all around.
With a proper use of letters,
And some brackets to surround,

All the smart (backhanded) phrases that I use in my critique,
And I won't forget the "speech marks" when it's someone's turn to speak.

So I've gladly learned my lesson and I'll thank you my good friend.
And of course I'll stick a full stop on the end.

coxy

@coxy

Keen Musician, Songwriter & Poet.

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Comments & Feedback (8)

Love it, I feel the same.😄

Witty and clever, loved it!

I'm obsessed with punctuation! But don't feel you have to follow the rules; sometimes deliberate disobedience is useful! It makes an impact.

I always think less is more when it come

*comes to punctuation in poetry! J x

Love it!!😉

Thank you all so much. I'm glad you understand and can relate. I was inspired to write this when someone tried to ridicule me for punctuation in my poems. I dedicate this to everyone who believes that poetry is exempt from such rules.

Haha!! Fantastic again!!!

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