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
A contest entry
- My 50th contest for rhyming poems... 20 poets, 790 points by Manoj Sanyal.
700 points, ended March 27, 2008, 17 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Dalaney's Rhyme part 1 Summertime by cricketjeff.
650 points, ended May 12, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Critical Comments Always Welcome
Comments
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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.
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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
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Loved reading this poem.
Thank you for sharing this poem.
Best wishes and good luck,
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written very well.. very nice.. i really like this
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Thank you for the comment. I hope you at least got a smile out of it...
Ken
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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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Thank you for a thoughtful comment... I did (LOL)!
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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?
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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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Excellent!!
I couldn't agree more
with your words my friend,
another great write
you have so wonderfully penned.
lol let rhyme rule!!!
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this is amazing ! i love how it just flows
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