used in punctuation
to show no relation
between adjoining clauses;
in speech indicates voiced,
or imaginary pauses;
and, in lists, is for items
that do not exist
or which should have been written
somewhere else.
Two or more can be combined
to indicate a state of mind
which cannot be properly punctuated.
As a general guide,
use this when you can't decide
between an m-dash,
and taking a razor to slash
the document into confetti.
Your keyboard does not have this key --
a pity, since it is much use
but you can add them afterwards
with ink and quill
or for stronger emphasis you will
attach the whole goose.
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