Let's Rhyme

Over verdant foothills, I often climb. Through orchards of fragrant lemon and lime. where the frosty air has a cooler clime and valley views are stunningly sublime. I hear church bells ringing. Their echoes chime, calling me to write lyrics like Sondheim. Every melody filled with words that rhyme and those who can't sing, mouthed in pantomime. Autumn's golden landscape is in its prime. Seasonal changes are a paradigm. Soon, snow will be falling and that's what I'm waiting for; the beauty of wintertime. On my way home, I'll stop and pick wild thyme. I wouldn't think that's considered a crime.

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 12/1/2023 1:46:00 PM

Very cute poem! I enjoyed reading it!! The flow is really nice too Lin!

James Horn

Date: 12/1/2023 6:49:00 AM

How about a bourbon ball and a beautiful doll and small Jesus laying in a stall while we buy presents in a shopping mall? Do have a happy poem writing day. Hush hush sweet Sara and you must be good friends.

Valsa George

Date: 11/30/2023 10:15:00 PM

Excellently painted scene, Lin ! Love the opening stanza. As a child I enjoyed climbing hills and viewed with wonder the scenes around. Very creative monorhyme, dear friend.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:38:00 AM

It’s an exhilarating emotion. Thank you, Valsa.

Jay Narain

Date: 11/30/2023 9:48:00 AM

Nicely penned Monorhyme.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:38:00 AM

Thank you, Jay.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/29/2023 7:34:00 PM

WOW!!! A creative Monorhyme write/great ending. Love this one... Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:37:00 AM

You’re always leaving wonderful remarks for me, Paula. I value each one. Thank You.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 11/29/2023 3:51:00 PM

You've done it again Lin: Written a wonderful monorhyme!!! I smiled at the mouthing in pantomime line. I really like this form of poetry; and you do it well. Thanks for this

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:36:00 AM

I needed one more rhyming word and didn’t want to use grime or slime. Thanks a bunch, Jeff.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/29/2023 3:31:00 PM

Your poem rhymed so well. I'm not great at rhyming yet, but you've inspired me. I also admire your rhyme scheme. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:35:00 AM

You do just fine with rhyming, Sara. Thanks, as always for reading me.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/29/2023 12:46:00 PM

You rhymed well Lin, found that form a bit tricky to compose. You make it look easy. Good luck. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:34:00 AM

It’s a bit of a challenge but fun for me. I hope you’re staple free by now, Tom.

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/29/2023 12:37:00 PM

Nicely penned, Lin. Lots of great images in a very tough form.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:33:00 AM

For a reader to see a scene through my eyes is a fine compliment. Thank you. Danny.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/29/2023 12:25:00 PM

Wild thyme sounds interesting. This was a lovely free-spirited poem.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2023 4:32:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Hilda.