The comma is one of the most misused punctuation marks and, to be fair, it can be tricky.

A lot of poets are reluctant to use commas within their poems as they worry that they may interrupt the flow. But not using them can have a reverse effect. Using commas is important as they improve the readability of a sentence. I have stumbled through many poems that would have worked better with punctuation. Once you master the comma, it can be a useful tool in your poems. It allows you to control the flow and introduce pauses, where desired.

Take some time to research how to use the comma. Once you understand the basic rules, and start using them more, it’ll become more natural to you. And one day, you’ll even learn to love the comma.