-The Punch-U Gang

There is a new English gang in town
In the town of Punctuation
They call themselves the “Punch U” gang
A solid gang with a strong foundation

The Punch-U gang members consists of:

Hyphen - the gang leader
They call him Dash
He is charismatic, clever, a born leader
Firm but fair…. excepting no gang trash

Exclamation point ! Dash’s right hand man
They call him Lanky
He is confident and likes to make his point
Dramatic and often a little cranky

Asterisk * Dash’s girlfriend
They call her Starr
She is smart, astute, keeps mental notes
A free spirit who sings and plays guitar

Question Mark ? 
They call him Curly
He is so very inquisitive 
Often indecisive
A deep thinker and quite surly

Comma ‘ 
They call him Jack
He is quite the lad and joker
Jack often steps out of line
And needs to be kept on track

Brackets ( ) 
Identical twins called Jill and Joy
Always together or never far apart
Fun and happy
Popular with the boys

Full stop . 
They call her Dot
Outspoken and very definite
Always likes to have the last word
Often heard saying “ Now thats it….just Stop”

Quotation Mark “ 
And yes they call him Mark
He likes being the centre of attention
Being in the know
Does not like being left in the dark

Apostrophe ‘  
They call her Sue
With Sue there is always something else to come
Taking short cuts
Is what Sue enjoys  to do
  
Colon: 
They call him Number-Two
Funny, entertaining and chatty
Though sometimes he takes it too far 
Talking a lot of poo!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Cornwall Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Hello Deb M Equal:?? Run the race and always tie Give him or her a chance It’s the ties that bind. I wanted to make you laugh. It’s ingenious your poem.
M  Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Aww thanks Patrick for such glowing words....l do really appreciate that my friend! Debx
Grubb Avatar
May 15, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Dash seems like the perfect leader: clever and charismatic. The playful touch with Colon being “Number-Two” is hilarious! A very clever, funny, and enjoyable piece, Deb. Loved it. BTW, you described my Aunt Dot perfectly...LOL.
M  Avatar
May 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
That made me laugh Mickey! Say Hi to your Aunt Dot from me!….thanks Debx
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is brilliant Deb, a wonderful cast of characters in this adorably written piece, I love it!! <3 :)
M  Avatar
May 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Aww thanks BJ….So glad you are back! Debx
Greenhough Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
OMG. This is fascinating! How did you come up with this (just asking)? * It's a fav.
M  Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Ha….l just thought of it Hilda……thanks for the fave! Debx
Onclaud Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
uniquely done...i like how you introduced the cast of characters in this piece.. well done, deb!
M  Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thanks Nette….Debx
Romios Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Great, great, this is a winner in the animals of world poetry. No, I’m not. I’m not here looking for a comment back.. know how much I dislike that. I read you because I like you. A FAV, clever. The eternal FOF, Pangie
M  Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thanks FOF for a fave and your comment! Debx
Anaya Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I came to wish you a nice Mother's Day. You have certainly made mine. With your creative mind, Tis one gang we all belong to, Debs. Faving this delight! Xhugs~ curly's gotta be my favorite!
M  Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Thanks Anaya and for the fave! Debx
Gondolf Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun poem, Deb, nicely done. John
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Thanks John….appreciate your comment! Debx
Buhagiar Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Funny poem from an abandoned scribbler.
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Thankyou Victor….lovely to see you! Debx
Godwin Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Clap Clap Clap I had such a good time reading this. I loved it. CayCay
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Thankyou CayCay….happy you enjoyed it …..Debx
Gifford Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hello Deb, this is a beautifully creative write and a pleasurable read. Loved it. Enjoy your day my friend.
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Thanks Zyrool…..appreciate your kind words! Debx
Bauer Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I hope you had as much fun writing this as we all had reading it, Deb! Hilarious and amazingly clever!
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Yes l did Ilene…l enjoyed writing it and l am so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks….Debx
Narain Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A delightful poem. It gives clever meaning of all these punctuation marks. Nice work.
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Thankyou so much Jay….glad you enjoyed! Debx
Rodgers Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Dear Deb, this is pure delight! You’ve given each mark its own quirky charm and backstory-now I’ll never see a hyphen or exclamation point the same way again. Thank you for making grammar feel like a secret clubhouse and for always bringing wit and warmth to my day. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Daniel, l just love your comments you have a magical way of writing such feel good comments and making everyone feel very special….including me! Debx
Andresen Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
- What a funny poem, Deb...we need some humor in our everyday lives, thank you :) - hugs
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
You are welcome sweet Sunshine! Debx
Lane Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Oh, my goodness, Deb! This is outstanding humor, my poetic sister. The nicknames are as funny as the description of their functions!
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Outstanding humour ….well thankyou for such a gracious comment lovely Lin! Debx
Hind Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
LOL what a fun write!!
M  Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Thankyou Paige….Debx
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