a punctuation backlash is a-brew
satirical limericks
there is this one Medium publication
punctuation their fiendish fixation
they shun parentheticals
and ostracize ellipticals …
fomenting much writer consternation
lately a backlash is a-brew
tongue-in-cheek rants, more than a few
a minor mutiny of sorts
(which I’m here to endorse)
among the brave contributing crew
and what’s with the whole pirate symbolism,
ship metaphors and outlaw-wannabeism?
you’re no rogue captain, in my book,
without a parrot, a hook,
and a leg lost to scurvy or botulism
now, as for your chosen sobri-quette
a name I don’t entirely get —
is it a portmanteau?
Susan, say it ain’t so
either way, you’re a fine humor outlet!
ps: I submitted this to the object of my satire
“subtitles begin with capitals” came the reply
ladies, no hard feelings,
but with such editorial dealings,
Anu, Amy, Sarah — could this be good-bye?
