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Punctuation

Greed

My life is full, indeed, of gloom.
I’ve naught, you see; just this small room.
I need more wealth — that’s misery.
What joys in great renown! What glee!
The mace and throne I long to own.
No crown too grand for me alone.

Contentment

My life is full, indeed!
Of gloom I’ve naught, you see.
Just this small room I need.
More wealth? That’s misery.
What joy’s in great renown?
What glee, the mace and throne?
I long to own no crown.
Too grand for me alone.

— Mary Youngquist
 
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Love it!

Here is a link about some more examples of punctuation differences.

The Oxford comma is the one that stands out to me. Our organization hates those, but they are often important.
 
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LOVE the poem - and the examples at the link. This would make a great new "Word Game"! We could post some brainstorms at this thread, then make it a running game if it turns catches on...?
 
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HI, B3. Here’s a personal favorite of mine.
Triolet, by Paul Thomas Gilbert

“I love you, my lord!"
Was all that she said,
What a dissonant chord,
"I love you, my lord!"
Ah! how I abhorred
That sarcastic maid!
"I love you? My Lord!
Was all that she said.
 
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That is great, Shu!

I saw this, somewhat related, on a sign:

Caution
Pedestrians
Slippery When
Wet
 
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