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There's a certain delight in having words like “who” and “whom” in the English language. Maybe it’s the same charm that comes with fraternal twins!

Words “who” and “whom” are pronouns both
That dress alike apart from hem.
Yet clothing fails to tell us who
Hath right of place when phrases stem.

One serves as subject, acting out,
The other, object—acted on.
Think “who” might shout and dash about
Regardless “whom” imposed upon.

To know if subject pronoun is,
Try “he” or “she” to substitute.
Its nature true may object be
If “him” or “her” doth  better suit.

Though language changes over time
And fashion cycles ever more,
The hem of “whom” remains the same
While “who” encroaches more to score.