Rhythm of the Verse

 
 
 
Iambic
 
           Iambic verse in a pentameter
           provides a martial tempo marching on.
           It steps so smartly to the drum – da Dum.
           A driving beat can be relied upon.
           While anapestic draws me at a steady shuffling pace.
           Two tiny counts betwixt the longer ones -
           the beat is what gives lines a lovely grace.
 
And so,
 
Anapestic
 
          Such is the rhythm of verses when written that wonderful way.
          When they shuffle like Rumbas and Waltzes, the tempo’s at play,
          Sweet, as my feet feel the beat – da da Dum.
          But this pace, with its grace, isn’t easy for some.
          Still the words seem to flow as they go ‘cross the page, even so,
          To traverse on the verse in a firm even flow.
          Then your tongue has some fun as it catches the beat of the drum.
 
Note the rhythmns the verses take
As a poet the choice is yours to make