Why rhyme?

Why rhyme a tribute? Rhyme brings a discipline to writing that other media cannot. It heightens the effort to find the best possible turn of phrase–it requires a level of concentration that is hard to imitate in prose writing. Rhyme demands more of the author, and receives more in return! If done well, rhyme can delight and surprise. If done less well, it can be predictable and excruciating.  That’s why it takes every bit of effort to do it right.

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