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Rhyme Schemes In Poetry
Letters
are used to denote the rhyming
scheme in a stanza. Each time the
rhyme changes, another letter is
introduced.
For example, if the following words were the ending
of lines in a poem, the rhyming scheme would be
ABAB.
...sat
...cap
....mat
....lap
"Sat"and "mat" rhyme, so the same letter is
used (A). "Cap" and "lap" rhyme, so the same
letter is used (B). Since "sat" does not rhyme
with "cap," they cannot share the same letter.
Each time a new rhyme set is introduced, a
new letter must be used.
Take a look at these
variations in rhyme
scheme….
AABB
Never stop caring about the little things in life. Never stop pushing away negative thoughts
Never stop dreaming, and don't give into strife. that make you feel sad.
Never stop wondering are we on our own.
Never stop thinking has your spirituality grown. Never stop looking at the all the miracles we
have had.
Never stop building bridges that lead to better Never stop loving the ones you hold dear.
tomorrows. Never stop giving, and don't give into the fear.
Never stop trying, and don't give into sorrow.
Never stop feeling amazed at the beauty that
surrounds you. Never stop smiling, but look forward to each
Never stop hearing the music, and don't give new day.
into the blues. Never stop shining in your own special way.
Never forget that all storms will clear.
Remember brighter tomorrows are always
near.
ABCB
In
an ABCB format, the second and
forth lines of the stanza rhyme. The first
and third lines do not rhyme with any
others.
Friendship: One Of God's Greatest
Gifts
© Lauren Manning
I was the young age of three, It's been fifteen years now,
and oh, so very small. and our friendship's still strong.
I knew almost nothing, I can hardly believe
nothing at all. we've been best friends this long.
Oh Great God, You alone can ease Cast away all my doubts and fears
The pounding of my troubled heart And lift my downcast spirit, Lord
Only with You I am at peace Please let my heart be brought to cheer
For You make all my fears depart By Your comforting love and Word
Comfort me with Your blazing love My body and mind may be frail
And pacify my worried soul But your healing love keeps me strong
Your grace of love from up above Your love will never ever fail
Is healing love that makes me whole So to me, nothing will go wrong