Rhyme Time, Baby!

What is it that makes me like

to tell a tale this way--

To format it in rhyming lines

when I have words to say?

It's a style of story-telling

that's hard, without a doubt.

To make the flow and syllables

sound right when sounded out.

I guess I like the challenge;

to see if I can tell

an interesting story

that's fun to say as well.

Sometimes when I start them

they don't go anywhere.

No matter how or what I try

I sit and blankly stare.

After trying many things

that never quite work out,

I use the mental garbage can

then try another route.

Sometimes even I'm surprised

when words seem to cascade.

Instead of simply killing time

a masterpiece is made.

I've dabbled with many varieties

of poetry and verse.

Some were mediocre tries,

and some were even worse.

The difficulty of a poem

can vary with its style,

but struggle followed by success

can make it all worthwhile.

They come in many flavors

these poems that I build--

Some are very hard to rhyme--

Some leave me unfulfilled.

But limericks are my favorites;

they're whimsical and fun!

Although they're harder to complete

they please me when they're done.

If you've tried a poem yourself

but failed each time you tried,

try yet again--Don't quit just yet;

Success will bring you pride!

This one took me weeks to make

but now that it is done;

Who knows--I may just clear my head

and start another one.