(A proofreader's note regarding “affect” and “effect”)

“Affect,” “effect,” both words of change,

Confuse in use though set with clues;

There's “a” for “action, “e” for “end;

They clear the views, not just amuse.

“Affect” will serve most oft as verb,

The part of speech with “actions” linked.

“To influence/cause effect upon”

Is meaning main that's heard and inked.

“Effect” would rather be a noun;

It rarely functions as a verb.

“Effect,” the noun, says “outcome caused,”

Though other meanings may usurp.

“Affect” begins, “effect” it brings,

With “a” for “action,” “e” for “end,”

Reminding what as verb comes first,

The alphabet being faithful friend.

And when as verb “effect” would act,

Its focus helps to set apart.

It emphasizes what is caused,

While with “affect,” we get the start.

“Affect” as noun is seldom found

Yet known in special fields of study:

One's underlying emotional state,

Out-picturing also there already.

“'It will affect the daily take,'

Was her retort to great effect;

Affected by her strong response,

The others voted to reject.”

“So after change effects a change,

Effective change has had effect.

Affected by effective change,

One's affect changes to reflect.”