Poetic License

Rhyme, rhythm, meter, verse
Lace the language of reviews
And squash the soul of meaning.

Forcing the poet to rehearse
Each word and phrase
To fit the worst excuse.

Rhyme works for some,
I can't deny it, but free verse
Flows from me.

Rhythm is easy --just love sound.
Our heart provides the beat
And meaning flows there.

But meter -- Just refer to rhythm.
That gives just enough form
To fill each verse with meaning.

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