J Arthur Collins

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Grammar is a funny thing; tricky tools for those who care.

One should think it would be so simple:

Letters, words, dots, and numbers, yet so many unaware.


Rules and laws;  if you knew them all you'd be a millionaire.

Simple if not for the umpteenth symbol.

Grammar is a funny thing; tricky tools for those who care.


Centuries spent perfecting, yet most difficult they declare.

If done right, it can sound quite hymnal.

Letters, words, dots, and numbers, yet so many unaware


You’re or your; pick the right one, or I'll kill you, I swear.

To dodge my blow, you must be nimble.

Grammar is a funny thing; tricky tools for those who care.


Compounds, it all confounds; I before e except for heir.

Acronyms, homonyms, three dashes? — sinful.

Letters, words, dots, and numbers, yet so many unaware.


This language is messy; stand out and don't be a square.

Except for high school, then you'll be in a pickle.

Grammar is a funny thing; tricky tools for those who care.

Letters, words, dots, and numbers, yet so many unaware.