Mister Period

Some people still call me, “Dot.”
Some laugh and label me, “Spot.”
Let them have a silly jest
For when they need the very best,
They’ll no longer think me weird,
But remember I am Mr. Period.

I’ve been ‘round longer than comma
Who pauses to stir up drama.
We hang out, just not as friends,
But to support alphabet blends.
To rile up comma, call him coma.
He’ll run for his diploma.

I am speck, small, dark and round.
I possess the power of sound;
I say stop, be still and breathe.
I fulfill this need for free.
Make no mistake, it is my job
To seek and maim worded blob.

Not only am I the rarity
Who gives sentences clarity;
I show my generosity
To non-profit emphasis charity
And anyone who has a need 
To nurse sentences that bleed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kendrick Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM
The Periods have it..Way to go with this winner..Congrats..Sara
A  Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 12:14 AM
CayCAy, Congratulations with your win. **SKAT**
Guzzi Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 7:49 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Richards Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 3:21 PM
What a great explanation!! Could be used in teaching children the art of punctuation!! :) Congratulations, CayCay!
Richards Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 3:57 PM
The pleasure of writing poetry, I believe, Caycay, is to please yourself first. So many I have written, may not have pleased anyone other than myself. The beauty and satisfaction of writing a poem is what counts most of all. :) I'm glad you enjoyed your moment too !!
Godwin Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 3:50 PM
I'm going to say it, here I go - Carrie, I really liked this one! When the pen was through writing, I read it and delighted in it as though I had no idea where it came from. It went down hill from there. I learned they are called 'full stops' on the other side of the pond so the poem made no sense to some. It is of no matter, nothing can eclipse my enjoyment of reading it through the first time. Thank you for your sweet comment ... CayCay
Haight Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 10:46 PM
Hi CayCay, stopping back to read your poem again and congratulate you on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra
Godwin Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 3:51 PM
You are most sweet - thank you for coming back to see me ... CayCay
Leiser Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 11:04 AM
I enjoyed your creative poem, Cay Cay! This was a fun read :)
Godwin Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 1:45 PM
Oh, Laura - I hope you didn't feel 'forced' to read this! Your comments are appreciated, I love seeing you here and truly thank you ... CayCay
Haight Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 10:52 AM
Such a great poem for the 'period' theme, CayCay! Very imaginatively expressed! All the best for the contest! Sandra
Godwin Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate you reading and commenting, it means much ... CayCay
Inman Avatar
September 18, 2015 at 9:19 AM
CayCay, nice write. I am the proverbial "run-on-sentence" guy. Many of my poems have no punctuation at all-I don't know where to put the period, LOL. Love the last line.
Godwin Avatar
September 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Hi, James - I'm trying to remember if I have visited you lately. It is so hard to remember everyone I intend to keep up with! I am glad you enjoyed the poem and took the time to tell me. My favorite part is that Mr. Period gives to emphasis charity, I laughed at myself (that's allowed, right?) ... CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM
wow, I LOVE how you did yours. I wrote mine and then noticed it had to be personified. CRAP. I just don't know if I can start all over again!!
Godwin Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 10:57 PM
I loved writing this fun poem. Glad you commented, I thought it had fallen through the cracks. Back to the proverbial drawing board, huh? It happens and you are up to any writing challenge ... CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM
the captcha was nut. hahaha. that's me
Godwin Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 10:58 PM
My favorite thus far, was pms ... CayCay
Cwiak Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 7:34 PM
I really enjoyed this take on our often overlooked friend. Keep up these beauties, and good luck in the contest. ps. thanks for your comments on my work. I appreciate it very much.
Godwin Avatar
September 17, 2015 at 7:41 AM
Thank you, Dan - both for reading and commenting ... CayCay
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