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This is an article for anyone who has an interest in writing poetry. It will show the reader how to write a great rhyming poem.

This is a whimsical poem about a rhyming bear named Freddy.

Readers may not be at all surprised to learn that we often play rhyming games in our family. Here's one we concocted together, just for fun. Remember high school? Know any high school students? Still in high school? Perhaps you will identify with these lines.

Swinging into maturity? Here's how a day at the park may be a metaphor for life, at least for a mother and child.

Londoners second language

Slang is not a language, but a subset of code-like words or phrases used by an in-group of speakers, to recognize each other, and keep others out. Cockney slang is one of the oldest and most interesting.

Some people think being able to write poetry is a talent, and either you have it or you don't. While it's true that some poets are undoubtedly more gifted than others, anyone can come up with some verse by following a few simple tips.

What's wrong with having more caffeine? I read this in a magazine. Headaches, nerves and lack of sleep; One cup, and you can get in deep.

A poem from the yearling pasture, filled with wild young horses - They run as one and jump the gun From crack of dawn to setting sun. A branch will crack; sound the attack; And off they fly, in fondest fun.

What makes a perfect parent? Who can qualify for the title of parental perfection? Is it nature or nurture or nonsense? Here's a poetic look at real-life parenting.

Here's a peek inside the corner office, the chief executive suite. Have you ever been inside the ivory tower at a Fortune 100 company? Step on in, and take a look around. See what occupies the mind of a CEO of a major corporation.

Surely, a cat's dreams must be a marvelous thing. Her reveries must be filled with feline fantasy and fun. Perhaps they represent pussycat paradise on earth. After all, doesn't everything improve with plenty of practice?

This humorous poem was inspired by a submission guideline that stated: Do Not Send Us Rhyming Poems, they will be thrown away, not returned and not published.

On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant (by Harrisburg, PA) experienced a partial core meltdown, leading to evacuations, extensive environmental testing and increased legislation for nuclear plant safety. Here's how I got out, I think!

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a 19th Century English writer, said: "The pen is mightier than the sword." How true! Still, children claim: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Our words may wound far deeper than weapons!

Timely words of admonition, affirmation and care can make a world of difference to friends in troubled times. Like the wise owl or the sleepless night owl, a true friend is on hand to help when we need it most.

A genuine friend will listen to our troubles and will love us in the midst of them, but he will not leave us to linger there forever. Instead, he will call us to higher ground and encourage us to grow through our sorrows and look forward to future joys.

Memorize, Memorize but how do I do that? Flash cards and writing a thousand times? There is another way to teach your child or even you all their math facts by using all of our learning path ways at the same time.

First day with a saddle! What a proud moment this is for a young colt and his horse-loving owner. We saddled him up without a BIT of trouble.

Birdwatching Banter - A few lines of verse to ponder one of the most popular leisure-time activities of all. Grab your binoculars, and we're off.

Humorous poem about John McCain.

Where have I been, when my Beloved has called me by name? How long has He waited for me?

Based on a true story . . . here is what Mrs. Claus has to say about all those Santa impersonators, who are milling about malls everywhere in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Poem - What is a black hole? How can items mysteriously disappear and perhaps reappear? Do we have black holes here on Earth as well? I would beg to argue that we do, but in another form altogether. . . . .

a short style romantic rhyming exercise...just to stay on my feet.

Poem for our oversized lapdog. Known as a medium-sized dog, the Golden Retriever is a perennial favorite canine breed, particularly as a family pet. The breed excels at hunting and showing. However, the gentle Golden Retriever's favorite sport is probably pleasing her owner.

Poem - saluting a formidable friend, who won victory over violence: "A dark deceit in angry heat, He tried to steal her song, But her sweet spirit can't be beat, Her melody's lifelong....."

Listen to the Cockney Rhyming Slang

Everyone went to school or encountered at least one set of twins at some point in their life. When you think back to those twins, chances are you remember the rhyming names, the clothes, and the fact that they looked so much alike. Do you remember anything else?

My parents always loved to read, To cherish printed word, And so they dragged me, guaranteed, To mold me as a nerd. They drove me to the library And nearly drove me mad, But, to the very contrary, I didn't turn out half bad!

Children love rhyming words. They are able to learn how to read words easily if words are arranged in a rhyming pattern.

The criteria: Innovation, Flow, Rhyming Skills, Battles, Anthems, Longevity, Commercial/ Underground Success, Creative/Personal Growth, Resonance

A Tribe Called Quest burst onto the hip-hop scene in 1990 and brought with them a fresh style of rhyming as they pushed socially conscious and positive messages, largely abstaining from any profanity or negativity in their lyrics.

This is a collection of sonnets in English by author from Serbia and Montenegro... You are welcomed to enjoy in 30 sonnets with rhyming... This is a second collection, called Sonnets II.

One Christmas, as my child turned six, Her questions had me in a fix. A classmate had betrayed the myth, And many questions came forthwith.

Students learn about snow, and how to relate language arts (rhyming words) to art.

This music makes my molars hurt, Envisioning a crisp white shirt, A misting spray, cold air to spurt, The drill approaching, "Pain alert!"

The blame of civilization
Lies with the birth of nations.
So that we may prevent discontent,
Please silence your dissent.

Fast food anyone? Here's my rave on this super-sized crave: Make mine a jumbo, mega-max! I'm dying to have a big fat attack. Pour on the grease, the salt and the fat, And toss extra french fries in with all that.

Pet rocks and rhyming games make R day lots of fun.

Why must the poet ever create? Where do the words originate? The verses flow from within my brain. I'll put them on paper or down the drain, Eliminate all lines mundane, And pour my dreams into ink stain.

Our wedding day, you dressed in black; You said it made you slim, Until you unleashed your attack Because I married him.

We went out to the county fair, And everyone in town was there. The ferris wheel, the rides that scare, And junk-food hawkers everywhere. But nothing there could quite torment Or frighten me to the extent As what I saw and did lament, When we passed by the bingo tent.

We walk and run and bike and swim. We work out hard and come home thin. At forty-plus, we're going strong With healthy diets, all day long.

I had loaded page on page, And reached a brand-new high clout stage, Till something put me in a rage: AC reset the page-count gauge!

Neanderthal was strong and brave; He dragged the damsel to his cave. She feared the woolly mammoth more, Until the wolf, he locked the door.

The vee of birds, high in the sky, Are honking loud and long. We linger there, as they fly by, About a hundred strong.

Telemarketer, my dear friend, Test my ring-tone without end; Make my cordless ring again, And my late dinner hour extend.

Some artists gain fame by conforming to and copying what's popular. Not OutKast. They've become the world's most popular hip hop group by re-defining what it means to be a modern hip hop artist.

If you don't know what books to collect for your baby or toddler, try some of our favorites. Here are our 12 favorite book titles that your child will probably love to read again and again, just as my 2-year-old daughter and I adore reading together.

When your child is young you have the opportunity to take full control of every aspect of your child's educational experiences. Learn how to take advantage of this time without adding stress.

Top 10 toys under $20 for 2 year olds.

With a career spanning 20 years the Beastie Boys have enjoyed great success. Narrowing their success to their ten best songs is not an easy task.

As much as mathematics is a universal language, reading is a universal key that opens limitless doors. If a child can read and comprehend what they read, their life will be safer, richer, and filled with countless opportunities.

WESH 2 I-Team scans Melinda Duckett's MySpace blog for clues, and turns up only rantings of a young single mother on the edge of breaking. Trenton Duckett's whereabouts remain a mystery.

To show examples of how popular rap music is killing our youth, literally, mentally and emotionally.

Busta Rhymes is a very entertaining rapper to say the least. His orignial style is unparalleled in the rap world. So how do you judge an innovators' best songs of all time? Like this...

This essay explains the lack of great music being recorded today. Have we worn out the formula? Are we just too tired? Are we jaded and spoilt? The reader should decide on the fate of modern music.

Joshua Radin is friends with Zach Braff, which probably helped get him a leg up. But Radin's first CD, We Were Here, proves his voice and songwriting talent are actually worth listening to.

Toddlers are independent, head strong, curious and wonderful, but they often pose a challenge when trying to get through a shopping trip. Here are some tips for helping them stay occupied so you can get things done.

In a world still deeply divided over social and moral issues, we can go back in time more than 150 years to discover that the great American poet, Walt Whitman, expressed radical themes that would enlighten (and disturb) even today.

Whether or not you consider yourself a writer of lyric or metered poetry, an understanding of word rhythms and how they are measured can help you improve your skill and craftsmanship as a poet.

Mary Prankster was an amazing performer. She's done performing, but her music lives on. Known for her clever lyrics, her sense of humor, and her catchy tunes, Mary Prankster never got famous but is well beloved by all who heard her play. Find out why.

Ryan Star was a fan favorite on the tv competition Rockstar: Supernova, but this is about his original music. Get the low down on his music.

Blackalicious is one of the premier underground hip-hop groups playing music today. Here is a list of their top ten songs:

Rich Mullins, although dead, still lives on through his musical legacy.

Angie Martinez' second album Animal House picks up where her debut left off. Unfortunately her production team of the same name don't come through the way Cool & Dre and the Neptunes did on album one.

This article provides tips for boosting ones' memory.

Chester Copperpot's credit history may be in question, but his skills as a beatmaker and an emcee certainly are not. Teaming up with UK artist Braintax amongst others, he has produced a superb slice of Hiphop.

Shifting from Loud Records after its collapse to the smaller indie Penalty Recordings has certainly allowed the Nuts even more creative freedom on this album - chockful of crude jokes, and humorous genital references, "Milk Me" is instantly likeable.

Light bills itself as "a quarterly of light verse," and while the material definitely leans toward the side of levity, many of the poems display a keen sophistication.

Every year at Christmas there are a few animation shows that continue to be aired on TV. Here is some fun trivia about a show that has become a tradition on TV.

Buy a book as a gift for a five year old! It may be the best gift they receive!!

Controversial Photo of two Cash Money Rappers Kissing is Lighting up the Net

Tune into VH-1 on Tuesday October 17 for the 3rd Annual Hip Hop Honors and a sneak preview of Ice-T's Rap School.

There are lots of electronic toys available for children that are educational as well as entertaining. These educational toys can help the preschooler through grade school with reading, math, spelling, music and more.

Some 4 year old friendly toy ideas for the upcoming holiday season

A short list of sites poets might enjoy browsing through.

If you have a budding speller at home, try this easy and fun activity to practice the spelling of common three-letter words! Later, adapt the activity to four-letter words!

Stop searching for the perfect gift ideas. Read below to find terrific holiday ideas for the perfect present this season.

There are so many choices for gifts to give your young one this holiday season. Give your children something educational that will allow them to have fun while learning.

Out of the talented many, I have my personal favorites. What have they done to be so special? Well one thing is sure; they haven't paid me to write about them.

There are many great pieces of children literature out there that pertain to Christmas. These are some of the best for the season. Pick up one for your youngster today.

Struggling to write poems? I'll give you some tips to help you get started.

Lots of parents wonder exactly when they should start teaching their child to read. Reading can be very beneficial to children as you probably already know.

Review of Lonestar's I'm Already There - a favorite from a few years back.

Still Livin' Entertainment has had successful mixtapes sold throughout Colorado, Missouri, and many other states.

Kenneth "Shockwave" Vaughn went from the military to b-boying to rapping to breakdancing.

On my Radio show, Radio Envoy, we discuss some of the issues that impact our culture. There is no bigger story in my time than the continued debate about Roe versus Wade. Here's a story about the plaintiff.

A brief discussion of essential children's authors.

Author/journalist Hannibal Tabu takes you inside the underground sound of one of Los Angeles' most beloved hip hop acts, and takes you inside the minds of Mark 7even, Chali 2na, Zaakir, Akil, NuMark and Cut Chemist.

Without adequate reading and comprehension, learning is hindered. Reading is the key that unlocks lifelong learning.

Poem about inhebriated regret and sobering reality

This is a collection of sonnets in English by author from Serbia and Montenegro...

Many are taught in high school to appreciate his plays and how to understand them. Many high schoolers, and adults for that matter, never touch on the sonnets he has written.

Justin Strout talks with rapper The Game about his influences, his rise to fame, and that infamous night that changed his life. Article also examines how The Game fits Joseph Campbell's mold of an Orphan Hero.

It's just four middle-aged dads desperately trying to stay in the lucrative business of being cool.