Welcome to the corner. I absolutely agree with you ... Rhyming is the challenge.. Or should be the challenge rather.... I'm a greenhorn... I can't write very well let alone construct a decent poem...I guess when I am trying to express myself I struggle and to put rhyming on top of that ...I will need to think very hard...that takes away the very reason I write: to relax and to unwind. The times I bothered to do that I somehow lose my flow of thoughts...and the emotion stifled! So I don't obsess myself with meters or rhymes..I've managed to write a sonnet or two I must say though and a few other forms but I just am not that good following rules I suppose. If I were to submit a poem to be reviewed or to compete... I might sit down and follow the rules. Tis the reason I come to this corner... I don't have to fit in to a set of norms or rules... I'm just here to enjoy a few minutes of therapy and bask in the safety and comfort of people I have not met but have become dear friends.

In saying all that there are published poets here...you'll soon come across them... But most of us beginners have adopted free verse... So you'll see a lot of it here. I hope our poetry doesn't scare you and I hope you'll have an enjoyable stay here at the corner

I agree, poetry implies rhyme and rhythm first and foremost. Both can be learned, no problem. There is also a free verse and everyone can indulge in it, no problem. But what's important in poem is a genius, a precious talent coming from above and given to few. True poetry, rhymed or free verse, is seldom found same as precious gem. Those who belong there are rare. Go to poetry giants and you will find it there. We are here not to impress with technique but to convey feelings and make friends with others. I have come across good poets here, whose writings I like, but most of us are people looking for companionship of any kind. No poetic form or achievement in poetry line compare with what many of us find here. Good you raised this issue, for we are short of technique, and it is always good to learn, but for many of us, plagued with monopathy, this corner is more than just poetry: it is a place like no other places, where we know we are always welcome! Thank you, dear poet, for your concern!

Poetry is in fact "expressions of the soul," so there's no need for opening other tub or tubs. Kindest regards!

'I can rhyme all of my speech because I have the skills' -
It appears you definitely have the skills for rhyming and poetry...

but the ambassador part..........

Happy is very wise by the way - she's one of the most diplomatic people I've ever come across(and she can write poetry, as well) She was looking forward to learning more you...

If you would try learning some diplomatic skills from her... then you could both benefit, and from there a great ripple effect.

p.s.Just wondering how you decided on your screen name(cuz at first it seemed ironic - like people should rhyme less, but you've said people should rhyme more... I suppose it's obvious to others- I just catch on slower than most...)

learning *from you

'The ambassador has spoken our poems are unworthy '

Thanks for the laugh fjamesj! Love it!!