I sing of punctuation....'What? ', you say,
'I've never heard a sonnet on that theme! ';
and thus this modest goddess, clothed in grace,
performs her holy task; unheard, unseen,
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Good for you, Michael. Now how about another well-written poem in praise of spelling. It seems that many poets on these pages don't care.
Good for you, Michael. Now how about another well-written poem in praise of spelling. It seems that many poets on these pages don't care.
Brilliant recognition of Punctuation. Will read it to my students. Thanks Michael.
i have no idea what 'retention' Savannah is referring to, Michael. i thought this was a clever and original piece. no pandas here! Jake
Ooh. A punctillious punctuationalist, are you, Michael? There are lovely lines throughout this piece of praiseworthy poetry. My favourite is; 'Sherpa to the mind's high bliss.' Seems we were both taught (though I wasn't listening at the time) the subtleties and savageries of the little marks of meaning. An original and well punctuated poem. Jimmy
As a professional editor, I'm going to put a copy of this poem on my office wall.