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(A proofreader's note regarding “cue” and “queue”)

Pronouncing “q” we end with “cue,”
Which means a prompt to do;
But giving “q” a longer tail 
Creates for us a “queue.”

Thus “queue” suggests a waiting-in-line,
Its word of origin “tail.”
Both “cue” and “queue” begin as nouns
But will as verbs avail.

A “cue” may signal, hint, or prompt,
Or serve as gaming tool,
While “queue” will range from sequencing
To hairstyle fairly cool.

Remember “-u-e” is doubled in “queue,”
Whereas in “cue” it's one;
The tail it makes appended there
Extends and hints of “long.”
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