This is not a criticism of free verse or other non rhyming poetry! It’s intended to be a humorous reference to the reduced popularity of rhyming… and I will probably get pilloried for saying that!
its intended as a (poor) joke!
I’ve just called in to say goodbye
I’m discouraged, but not sure why
It’s hard being a poet who likes to rhyme
In a world where free verse is in its prime
I’m just an old fashioned poet facing defeat
In a world where rhyming has become obsolete
So I lay down my mouse and switch off the screen
Let the free versers reign here supreme
I will turn my back on paper and pen
Never to pick up on my muse again
I bid you goodbye and wish you goodnight
As I exit this stage and leave the spotlight
Who am I kidding, I know you won’t believe
A rhymer must rhyme, just as they must breathe
You can’t write a poem without holding a pen
It’s not a matter of will but a matter of when
Stand back, free versers, I’m coming through!
I’ve got a million poems that rhyme for you!