The comma,

such a little thing…

a common little curve,

yet beautiful and powerful

-adds meaning to our words

The comma,

oh, it gives one pause,

to think of what comes after.

The comma,

what a duplicitous tool…

divides the lists asunder;

but in its disconnecting,

it actually connects them.

The comma

manifests great strength.

It helps break up our thoughts,

and helps us to run on, and on,

and never really stop…

The comma,

oh, it gives one pause,

to think of all its power.

The comma

separates so many things,

like interjections from a sentence,

and names, and explanations, too.

It helps keep things in perspective.

The comma,

yes, a wondrous tool...

I use it all the time,

for it’s my favorite little bit

of common punctuation!