Comment from Mistydawn

Excellent

This is a very cute poem, a fun read. Very relatable. My biggest fear mistake is the darned commas. No matter how many times I read the rules I just can't get it right. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

Me too. ={ Thanks dear.

Comment from beizanten

Excellent

Interesting title does such fear really exist though? sorry just curious.A rather good opening stanza. Good second and third stanzas. THe rest of the poetry is pretty good, I also have doubt went to use apostrophe.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

I don't think it's real except in the mind of a nervous writer. =] Thank you. Rox

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

You should put one where you leave a letter out
as when reducing "do not" down to "don't".
But the possessive is the one to shout about.
Confused? With "Joan's" you will, and "yours" you won't

And should it go before or after S?
With plurals it will follow, but life's grim.
When singular with S is hard to guess
Is it James' or James's? Shit! It's Jim's!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

Now I have to memorize a poem! =] Thank you.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Nice artwork and
presentation, Rox.
-I think you could widen
the topic to "grammarphobia!"
-Many times our language
does not make a lot of sense:)
-I like your poem and wit.
-You did a good job with
examples, and I love
the last line!
-Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

Thank you. =]

reply by Pam (respa) on 10-Jan-2020

You are welcome!

Comment from Bill Pinder

Excellent

I enjoyed this humorous poem about the fear of using apostrophes incorrectly. With all the serious problems in this crazy world, I'm glad this is not a serious issue with you.
Bill

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

I have enough issues without this. =] Thank you. Rox

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

This is called...
"Apostrophobia"
About when or if to use apostrophes.
This was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
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I love to use exclamation points to emphasize my works but the apostrophe is a pain most of the time when you write out the word 'its,' it's included.
Thanks,
Doctor Ricky 1024

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

Thank you. =]

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

They certainly can be right little cusses! No matter how well you know the anomaly, incorrect "it's" still seems to slip through occasionally. I was always taught that the apostrophe for contraction always stands in place of the missing letter(s). Does that mean "shall not" should be written "sha'n't"?
Why does "will not" revert to the Old English "woll not" - and why isn't it, therefore, "wo'n't"?
I hope I haven't added to your Apostrophobia! LOL

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 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

I had to make an appt to see my psychiatrist after reading this. =] Thanks a bunch. =] Rox

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I must admit I don't struggle with apostrophes, but sometimes the spellchecker does it anyway, but I can see you have one you haven't done, nicely written, dear Rox, blessings, Roy
Typo : you wish you Handn(')t

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 Comment Written 10-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020

Thank you sir. =]

reply by royowen on 10-Jan-2020

Well done