No Rhymes!

©2010 Dave Clegg

I thought it might be fun 

To write this song without a rhyme.

After all, in normal talk, 

We do it all the time. 

First, I’ll choose the proper theme,

Like “Falling deep in love”,

And avoid those worn-out phrases like, 

“The moon and stars above”. 

Next, I’ll need a catchy hook 

To give it some direction,

Romantic words (with clashing tones) 

That demonstrate affection.

I’ll tap into the memory

Of some past infatuation,

And paint a true-love picture while

Resisting rhyme’s temptation.

To make it real and genuine,

I’ll open up my heart.

And end each line with mismatch sounds,

To set this song apart.

I’ll substitute “young lass” for “girl”

Yeah, this’ll be a cinch!

Instead of “love”, I’ll use “amour”.

(Who knows love like the French?)

I’ll capture sweet emotions

With no two words alike

Homophonic syllables 

Can all go take a hike.

Behold, the verbal artistry

That gushes from my pen,

When I’m not stressed that each line

Needs to have a perfect twin.

Who made the rule that songs must have

Those words that sound the same?

I, for one, have lost the urge

To play that silly game. 

Rise up, my fellow troubadours,

Come set your spirits free.

And write each chorus, bridge and verse,

With no rhymes, just like me.