Fun with English orthography

Though he went through the trough...

For my readers around the world who might only read English but not listen to it, the above could be written (not officially)

Tho he went thru the troff…

On the consistency of English pronunciation

I ponder as I wander
That ponder rhymes not with wonder.
As through the path I wound
I noticed a tree with a wound.
I shed a tear
For it was a pear.

And, there was no damage to the aged garage after the rummage sale.