Rhyme Schemes

Ok, well, like alot of others, I am one of those people who just like to write poetry that rhymes - more so than writing the poetry that doesn't. It just seems that I am more satisfied with my work when it has a rhythm; however, the more poetry I write, the less creative I seem to be getting. The story or background of the poem I try to keep fairly original, but I feel like I'm always using the same rhyme schemes. I'm sort of bored of the usual, 'A,B,A,B' or 'A,A,B,B' thing. I want to be challenged, (not so challenged that I curse writing and never try it again though lol). Does anyone have any other rhyme schemes you could share with me... If not, all is well and I shall figure it out myself, and if so please help me lol. Thanks lots, it would be very appreciated. -stefhy

I'm Having the same problems as you.... I can't seem to get out of the AABB ones.... I'm getting bored with them... I'd also love to hear if anyone knows any new ones

My advice (though I don't know how much you want to take it, I don't really rhyme often)... try making up your own scheme! Try something you've never seen before, see where the poem takes you. This is rather difficult to explain, but if you get it you get it, and if you don't, whatever.

My favorite rhyming poem of my own was composed of three stanzas of an ABB form, then a stanza of ABCB. Also, the first line of the longer stanzas consisted of two rhyming phrases (ex: alone, without home). I repeated that sequence about three times, then ended with a stanza of AABB to add a note of finality. I never planned it out, it just ended up being written that way.

In other words, you're a poet, you're obviously creative, so create! Creativity doesn't just apply to our ideas, word choice, etc. This medium of art that we've chosen gives us so many opportunities to exercise our talent, so why not use them all?

Best of luck to you!

I hope this helps. Some of the ancient Gaelic and Welsh poetic structures have a lot of half rhymes which make them quite challenging. Try some. I would also like to refer to you the work of Steven Beesley who has written in various forms, and with different rhyme schemes. He will certainly be of more help.

Good luck!

Thank you so much!!! All of you :)

Look at a poem by David Velazquez (on this site)

Called "Sitting In The Corner"

it has an interesting form that interlocks the lines.