To write a little verse in rhyme
one needs to seek out words sublime;
you mix and match until they fit
and all your lines will closely knit.
Half-rhymes like your 'do' and 'though'
are fine for some, but break the flow
so keep it tight with all your might
'til every rhyme comes out just right.
You also need to keep the beat
(it helps sometimes to tap your feet)
for some lines go de-dah de-dah,
yet others, like a railway car
will clickety-clack upon the back
of stories, scenes or almanack,
and as a poet, bear in mind:
never leave your work unsigned!
A contest entry
- Swift Rhymers by Ken-Maverick.
700 points, ended February 26, 28 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Bandits United
I thought this was sweet and succinct. The rhyming was well used and not annoying and I liked how light the tone was. Cheers
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Very cute rhyme. Reminded of a poem I wrote called "Rhyming About Rhyming" which had a similar theme. Nicely done!!
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I love rhyming. Good job!
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Bandits United
I love rhyme, and I admit to falling into the cheating half rhyme on occasion. I will endevor to "keep it tight"! I enjoyed the fast paced, and lyrical fun you penned here.
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BANDITS UNITED
Great write and thoughts to keep in mind/
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Bandits United!
Trying to outrun that darn black dog who insists on nipping at my pneumonia filled lungs. You are so right - we are who we are due to life's "delights"... Lovely poem that cheered me and brought a rare smile.
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Bandits United! ~
Apologies for late Bandit Love
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What a wonderful poem! I loved it from beginning to end; and I'm ultra jealous cause I can't rhyme
The third stanza is my favourite
Best of Luck hun
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
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BANDITS UNITED!
What a delightful poem, full of very creative advice to every poet. This is great and deserves to have the spotlight!
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Bandits United!
A wonderful poem to be spotlighted in. Creative and 'tongue in cheek' fun. Just a little poetic lesson in meter. Well done, poetess!
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Bandits United!
As a poet who generally writes in rhyme I found this entertaining. I liked the way the rhythm matched what you were saying in places. It is mostly iambic but I liked the way the last stanza has its own rhythm echoing the sense of a train. Best of luck in the contest.
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BANDITS UNITED: This is your day in the spotlight, enjoy. You have been picked by the POETIC BANDITS - like the advice given at the end of this poem - the flow, rhythm and rhyme as well. Easy to read and understand what you share in these lines.
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Bandits United!
I loved this! Great rhyming and flow. It was a very interesting idea how you took the contest idea (make a poem that rhymes) and made a rhyming poem on writing rhyming poems! Anyways great write and best of luck in your writing future.
-T
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Bandits United !
Lou, This is a lovely reflection on the art of writing rhyming poetry. It is obvious that much thought has gone into this peice and you are sharing seasoned advice. This reads well with its own flow, rhyme and beat, a good illustration of what you are discussing here! Well Done! 
You have been Spotlighted by your Poetic Bandit Family today because WE CARE!
Brother Dennis
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BANDITS UNITED !!
Very entertaining and fun to read... your poem says it all and rhymes wonderfully. Good advice here for poets and I loved reading your write.
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Bandits United!!!
So much has been said of this poem you penned. I lead my voice and bow to the rhyme. Sounds really good when you speak it out loud that beat is found bouncing off the walls. Very nicely penned. I enjoyed reading this to my daughter. Thank you
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BANDITS UNITED! Great Beat & Direction!
Oh, this is good, Louise! There is one word, however, that does not rhyme with "do" -- though/through. Just a little typo. 
My fingers do that too. The advice here is really good. Before I ever knew anything about meter, I always read my poems aloud: it if sounded good and smooth with good rhythm and rhyme, why then I was done.
This is a winner!
Luv & hugs, BonnieQ
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Bandits United!
Well said, completely fine and inspired! I love how you said this poem and how you built it. BRAVO! 
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Bandits United!
Oh god you did this well!
Your words are excellent here, definitely very well done.
Rhyming seems to come much easier to you then to me
Best to you in the contest
Shari
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Bandited United
Bravo, nice job. I so loved this poem. I could hear it in my head like a little limmerick you teach someone to write poetry. Good luck to you in the contest. -
BANDITS UNITED!!
i love this! the rhythm and rhyme are superb. fantastic imagery. delightful to read. thank you for sharing this. keep writing poet, your talent shines through. God bless you always
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BANDITS UNITED
SWELL THOUGHTS FOR THOSE WHO WRITE
A good rule and thought to follow through on. Your poem is a little charm
So well written in excellent rhyme.
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Bandits United!
Your rhyme is right on time. Such a cute piece you have penned here. I always enjoy you poems so much.
Love & light
Debbera
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Bandits United!
This is a brilliant poem on rhyming - I love the way you describe the process in such an upbeat way your poems always have a beautiful flow and rhythm to them and this one is no exception - you are a very talented poet and I love reading your poetry
Polly
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BANDITS UNITED
Lovely piece penned here thanks for sharing this with me best wishes always and enjoy your day in the spotlight.
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JUDGED!!!
I really like this one.
Brilliant write, just brilliant!!
All the best to you in the contest, thanks for this
Ken -
This is wonderful. The best I have read today.
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wicked rapping lady! Thanks for ure skill tips!
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