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See my article: Types of Rhymes with Definitions (poetrysoup.com)

and yet here we are: It is used to express a sense of surprise or irony about a situation that has led to the current moment, often despite expectations or circumstances. Example: ‘We faced numerous challenges along the way, and yet here we are, ready to launch our project.'

A Disillusioned Valentine

My love for you is ill disguised
and many trying to advise.
A friendship isn’t ultimate prize – 
I yearn from afar.
The flowers fade and vows now stale
as our future looks rather pale.
I dared to live beyond the pale
and yet, here we are.

lost lovevalentines daytail-rhyme

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Constance La France

January 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM

Suzette, beautifully penned and a great example poem for your contest~

Suzette Richards

January 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM

Thanks, Constance :)

Paige Hind

January 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM

I was thinking of writing a Tail-Rhyme before I even read this, it was to be my inspiring form for my next poem... I have it posted, anyway- it's been written in so many different ways made my head spin, lol... yours is beautiful. :)

Paige Hind

January 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM

MMM. Okay. :)

Suzette Richards

January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM

Tail-rhyme is as old as the hills - not my invention, Paige. See my other example for when you wish to write a loner Tail-rhyme poem - it demonstrates the sets I am talking about: :"For Those in Need of Poetry"

Paige Hind

January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Okay. It's so cool that you have invented all these types of poetry, Suzette!! Hugs for stopping by my page - :)

Suzette Richards

January 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM

Thank you, Paige. I have gone back to basics with my (contest) design. There are many different interpretations of this form on PS, but the original form lends itself to some good poetry: Written in sets as per my example. Couplets/Triplets Length: • Usually trimeter (three stresses per line) or tetrameter (four stresses per line). • These longer lines establish the main rhyme scheme and is progressive, eg aa...cc... • Tail Lines Length: • Typically dimeter (two stresses per line). With an identical rhyme scheme, eg b. • They act as an echo, binding stanzas together.

Andrea Dietrich

January 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM

I like this form. i will soupmail you questions i have on yours.

Suzette Richards

January 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM

Answered ...

Karen Jones

January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM

Great example for the most intriguing contest!

Suzette Richards

January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM

Enjoy:)

Paula Goldsmith

January 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "A Disillusioned Valentine" write. I love the heart picture. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Hope this is Not true. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.................

Suzette Richards

January 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM

Thank you for reading and your kind comment, Paula. It means a lot to me. :)