Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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What a Difference an 'E' Makes. It has been determined that 'demure' Is the chosen word for 2024. This word has been used, but more, Has been most often checked out for its meaning; Thus being 'quietly modest', 'reserved', or 'serious'. The final 'E' causes the 'u' to elongate to 'you're'. The 'twin' with no final 'E' is demur, Meaning 'to make exception' or 'object'. The absent 'E' causes the 'u' to sound like 'purr'. Without these 'rules', an unfamiliar speaker Might not sound out a difference, And thus might not understand the huge difference. How many 'tiny' differences' in life Do we encounter and navigate, Often without a thought as to just why. THAT is indeed something to contemplate. Frank Maurer 26 November 2024 1215 Hours.