The Story of Rhyme

The Story of Rhyme By Franklin Price 10/22/2016 It was so very long ago Maybe once upon a time That someone thought to write a poem Using words that made some sense in rhyme Since none had done this kind before And words were short to sound the same This person had a contest then For everyone a rhyming game Sent announcement out by horse Which was the fastest at the time And since it was not done before The definition of a rhyme Since only few could read and write The few that came were not so good Not overwhelmed by entries much No paper then, were carved in wood Since carving was a thing of skill Not done by educated man Just one entry was received I'll quote it here the best I can I carved this rhyme in wood for you I read and write my name is Bob This rhyming thing will never last Don't give up your daytime job