Punctuate

I am used by writers quite a lot
 I'm very important, though just a dot
 I put an end to every sentence
 And make the written word make sense

 If you fail to use me when you write
 Your readers will have no delight
  They'll  search your words for subtle clues
 But in the end they'll be bemused

 It's best for you to punctuate
 Or the reader you may irritate
 So when you write don't be a clod
 Always remember to use your period
 
 And so I hope you'll  understand
 what the written word demands
 But  I think I may be wrong, not right
 Cause I've used none in this write!
                     ----
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I came way back here looking for a poem of yours to comment to. Still way back here I have commented. Rereading it, I was thinking hmm no period! So you got a good ending there
A  Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 3:22 PM
JOSEPH, Congratulations on your wonderful win. *** Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT
May Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 11:09 PM
Merry CHristmas and a Happy New Year to you Skat. . Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 3:10 PM
well, I can just guess why Rob liked THIS so much!! BIG congrats, JOseph.
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 5:22 PM
congrats on your win great to read this again as a winner in the screwed contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 3:35 AM
Fluid flow accomanied with humor.. mmmn!=`)~Olive Eloisa
Allison Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 3:38 PM
the ending made me smile Joseph good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx 7
May Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 6:28 PM
Thank you Jan...hugs
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 2:39 PM
hmmm, it's a good thing you said what you said at the end, because I was getting ready to come and wring your neck. hahaha. Great poem, Joseph.
May Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 6:28 PM
I knew if I didn't add that part you would've given me an F Andrea...lol... hugs
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