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From Bard To Verse

My favourite poetry form is rhyme
Love to write in rhyme at any time

My aim is to try and make you smile
If I succeed it is all worthwhile

I work hard to dispel the rumour 
Brits have no sense of humour

In my eyes there’s nothing worse
Than a half rhymed attempt at verse

If it's forced and doesn’t make sense
To me this a poetical offence 

We all enjoy writing in a different style
I’m learning new forms all the while

What suits one may not suit another
I still have so much to learn and discover

The most important thing is I started writing
Reading poems by others is so very exciting 

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Jack Horne Date: 11/7/2015 2:00:00 PM love these couplets - and the witty title. Yes, so many think we Brits are humourless - actually, I think most of them are, LOL Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2015 3:24:00 PM We need to prove them wrong Jack lol:-) Have a couple of limericks to post soon:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 11/5/2015 2:09:00 PM I forgot to do my 7 which gives me a chance to tell you that I also adore the title, fell in love with it instantly ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/6/2015 3:13:00 PM I do like to be creative with the titles CayCay - couldn't resist this one lol:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 11/5/2015 2:08:00 PM I absolutely adore this, an excellent poem, Jan ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/6/2015 3:12:00 PM Thanks CayCay:-) hugs jan xx

Leon Enriquez Date: 11/4/2015 1:05:00 AM Dear Jan: Lovely write. Lovely read. Enjoyed this poem. Congratulations! All the best then, Leon. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/4/2015 9:51:00 AM Thanks so much Leon:-) hugs jan xx

Terry O'Leary Date: 11/3/2015 12:42:00 PM Congratulations on your win on this fine poem!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/3/2015 1:06:00 PM Thanks so much Terry:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta Date: 11/2/2015 5:52:00 PM Simply Excellent My heartiest Congratulation on your win Anisha D Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/3/2015 3:07:00 AM Thanks Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 11/2/2015 5:39:00 PM Love your couplet, congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/3/2015 3:06:00 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Frederic Parker Date: 11/2/2015 3:40:00 PM Rhymes are close to my heart...congratulations on your win Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 3:45:00 PM Thanks for dropping by Frederic I do appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight Date: 11/2/2015 12:53:00 PM Great tribute to Rhyme with your lovely Rhyme, Jan! Nicely done, and congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:56:00 PM Thanks Sandra I do enjoy other forms too I have learned so much on my poetry journey:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi Date: 11/2/2015 12:24:00 PM Hi Jan: Finally, An opinionated poet. Congratuatons! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:48:00 PM I have always loved rhyming words Ralph and that is my preferred style of poetry - each to their own but I would never criticise the work of others although I have had my style knocked on more than one occasion:-( hugs jan xx

Balveen Cheema Date: 11/2/2015 12:04:00 PM On Isle of Man Brits live all the time In a peaceful world they spell only rhyme! Congrats Jan! Love, Balveen Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:43:00 PM When i first started writing I would think in rhyme it was dreadful lol - thankfully I have got over that phase now:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A Date: 11/2/2015 11:46:00 AM Jan, awesome win. SKAT Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:42:00 PM Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars Date: 11/2/2015 11:29:00 AM Congrats on your win! Well deserved! Be blessed -LU Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:41:00 PM Thanks so much Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/2/2015 10:17:00 AM congrats on your fine win, jan... this couplet is really good! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:39:00 PM Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler Date: 11/2/2015 10:08:00 AM Clearly stated, my dear Jan, but to each his own. Rhyme has its place, of course, but when omitted the poetry is just as good, if not better. Suggestion: 5th couplet, 2nd line: The second "this" not needed. Thanks for posting the poem. You're getting better and better all the time. All that hidden talent is coming out! / M Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:39:00 PM Thanks so much for your kind words Maurice:-) I like writing in many different forms and have learned so much on my poetry journey - I do like writing in rhyme but will have a go at most styles now:-)I have made the amendment you suggested - thanks:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores Date: 11/2/2015 9:59:00 AM Congratulations in your win. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/2/2015 12:36:00 PM Thanks so much Nayda i had fun with this poem:-) i am so glad you liked it:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 10/31/2015 5:21:00 PM Hi Jan...who said the British have no sense of humour?!:)) You speak your mind in rhyme...you could do it all the time...:) A very enjoyable write. Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/31/2015 5:24:00 PM Can't remember where I read it or who said Paul but I intend to buck the trend lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 10/30/2015 8:04:00 PM I loved this one... well, I seem to love many of yours. lol Growing up, I thought poetry had to rhyme. After I've written one that rhymes.. I seem to talk that way for a while...lunatic? Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/31/2015 1:36:00 AM When i first started to write about 20 months ago i would almost think in rhyme - drove me mad - thankfully i am over it now and learning many new forms:-) hugs jan xx