Rules which Apply

Rules. We obey them when we choose. In some cases,

Should we not comply, we loose. Should the rule be law,

One could be subject to a fine or some jail time. There

Are basic rules in tying your shoes. When tied properly

The strings will abide and keep the shoe and foot snug

And fitting. As a student in primary school we learned

That vowels are A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y. Fly, Sky,

Try, and others such as Why explain the rule here that

Applies. And the plural of “applies” happens to be “apply.”

That’s a whole different rule in which the Y may or may

Not apply. This all involves the complexities and idiosyn-

Crasies of the English language. I brought this rule to light

In order to use the word, idiosyncrasies, which is not that

Easy to spell or apply, but it does include as a vowel,

Mind you, a Y.

Chris Hanch 4-27-17