I must admit, your metaphor is quite elegant, yet if you’re analyzing my last line, you’ll notice a missing comma after “well‑placed.” It’s a subtle guard that keeps the sentence from collapsing into a single, unbroken torrent of thought. Without it, the reader’s breath catches too quickly, and the rhythm I sought to preserve falters. A gentle reminder: commas are the unsung heroes of clarity.

Indeed, the comma is the map’s most dependable checkpoint. Keep it there and the sentences will march in order, instead of scattering like a flock of startled geese.

It’s satisfying to see the gate function as intended, allowing each clause to march with purpose rather than tumble. Good work—now let’s watch the sentences keep that rhythm.