As commas are laid to rest,
Fragments joined, run-ons split
Attributions punctuated
And emotive fires lit.
Proofing finds another error
Which involves another word
The word filter decided to change
Into something too absurd.
Syntax and sin taxing
Grammar found in fault
Verbs and nouns in disagreement
Hyphens spread like salt
After the spell check
the just one more reading
eyes blurrier than old bifocals
the limit no more exceeding.
It is in the reading
the pudding finds its proof.
Each plot a bit more twisted,
Every character raises the roof.
Textors exercise their craft.
Wringing out grief or mirth.
Drawing a picture in the mind
Showing what words are worth.