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Runes

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Blank verse, free verse, I can’t see
why should I call that poetry?
Why should I waste my time
when I could be immersed in rhyme?

There’s something about the ebb and flow
of rhyming words. I want to know
how anything could be much sweeter
than listening to the music of a lilting meter.

Acrostic, Cinquain, ancient Haiku
to me, none of these will do.
Give me the whimsy of Clerihew
four bright lines of varied hue.

While I can respect the form,
Pleiades doesn’t keep me warm.
I prefer a rhyming puzzle
structured like the Persian Ghazal.

So keep your Sestina and Triad,
not that I think of them as bad,
but I prefer my mind to dwell
on the multi-rhyming Villanelle.

Only one verse of the Dorsimbra
rhymes and that leaves me feeling blah.
And, so I’ll cast this magic chant
in hopes that rhyme will soon supplant.

“Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn, and caldron bubble.”
Save us all from unrhymed hell,
bless us with your doggerel.



Author notes

I've only been writing poetry for around 10 weeks and have been struggling with rhyme. This was my first success.

Rune: A poem or incantation of mysterious significance, especially a magic charm.

You wanted rhymes! (LOL)

Prompt: Something that rhymes
Picture Credit: picture by surrill (http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/surrill/Poetry.jpg)
Quotation: Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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  • cricketjeff gold member
    May 12

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    The meter here, while not perfect, is considerably better. Unfortunately the poem isn't about summertime! Again either judge will go though if you wish.


  • MagicLady silver member
    March 27

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    For someone who claims not knowing much about poery, you have grown tremendously. I think it would be something that should be read outloud. Congratulaions on the gold, well deserved.

    Cheryl


  • Manoj Sanyal
    March 26

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    Loved reading this poem.
    Thank you for sharing this poem.
    Best wishes and good luck,

  • forgot2b3forgotten
    March 26
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    written very well.. very nice.. i really like this

    • KayJay46 gold member
      March 26
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      Thank you for the comment. I hope you at least got a smile out of it...
      Ken

  • me and nothing else
    March 26

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    I like the topic. It as written very well and it all flows together nicely. I would not change anything. My favourite part was the quote at the end. It added anvery nice touch to this beautiful write. Very well done! Keep writing.
    Emma
    PS Check out my poetry! My name is I-Love-Donegal

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  • windhover3
    March 26

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    As a guy who writes mainly free verse and has argued the downside of too much rhyme in a poem, I could have been expected to take offense. Rather, I think you make your point well. Well executed doggerel, and what could be better?


  • poppa silver member
    March 26

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    Wonderful write....flows really well...love the way you have referenced so many different forms within this .....

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  • Carolina Moon silver member
    March 26

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    Excellent!!

    I couldn't agree more
    with your words my friend,
    another great write
    you have so wonderfully penned.
    lol let rhyme rule!!!


  • leaveme
    March 26
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    this is amazing ! i love how it just flows
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