Happy New Year
Have a great 2020 Year everyone!
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Sunday, December 8, 2019
A Poem Form for Christmas
This form is Acrostic. It spells out something diagonally on the left side of each line. This form is a bit of a challenge to create in a rhyming poem. More of a challenge is a Double Acrostic, where in addition to left side is the spelling out on the right side in sequence after the left side. Haven't tried this yet. But here an Acrostic Poem for the season.
Christmas
Celebrating each other this day
Happy in giving; a smile received
Roof tops lit bright, displays array
In making this day one perceived
Special in giving thanks we covey
Today ours to celebrate, joy achieved
Memories of blessings here to stay
Amazed at the kindness, ours conceived
Signaling Christmas is here without delay
©Doris Elaine
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas!
Christmas
Celebrating each other this day
Happy in giving; a smile received
Roof tops lit bright, displays array
In making this day one perceived
Special in giving thanks we covey
Today ours to celebrate, joy achieved
Memories of blessings here to stay
Amazed at the kindness, ours conceived
Signaling Christmas is here without delay
©Doris Elaine
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Useful Site & App for Rhyming Poems
This site is useful for creating rhyming poems and also offers an app in the App Store. It’s what I mostly have success with in creating rhyming poems.
www.rhymezone.com
Enjoy and good luck creating rhyming poems!
www.rhymezone.com
Enjoy and good luck creating rhyming poems!
Sunday, November 24, 2019
A Poem Form For Thanksgiving
This form is Acrostic. It spells out something diagonally on the left side of each line. This form is a bit of a challenge to create in a rhyming poem. More of a challenge is a Double Acrostic, where in addition to left side is the spelling out on the right side in sequence after the left side. Haven't tried this yet. But here an Acrostic Poem for the season.
Thankful As...
Thankful as my life be
Happy to have life to give
A blessing in giving to thee
Nurturing other's life to live
Kindness always being key
Forming thankfulness to believe
Uniting in time as happy as glee
Laughter being a gift to receive
Always thankful the grace you see
Special as the life you gave, us to live
©Doris Elaine
Thankful As...
Thankful as my life be
Happy to have life to give
A blessing in giving to thee
Nurturing other's life to live
Kindness always being key
Forming thankfulness to believe
Uniting in time as happy as glee
Laughter being a gift to receive
Always thankful the grace you see
Special as the life you gave, us to live
©Doris Elaine
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Writing Poetry in Form
This is an interesting article about writing poetry in form. Very enlightening!
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/89288/why-write-in-form
By Rebecca Hazelton of Poetry Foundation
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/89288/why-write-in-form
By Rebecca Hazelton of Poetry Foundation
Friday, November 1, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
A Cute Seasonal Rhyme for Children
This poem is a cute little Halloween poem sponsored by Poetry Foundation.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47155/halloween-party
by Ken Nesbitt
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47155/halloween-party
by Ken Nesbitt
A Rhyme Form for The Season
This form is Acrostic. It spells out something diagonally on the left side of each line. This form is a bit of a challenge to create in a rhyming poem. More of a challenge is a Double Acrostic, where in addition to left side is the spelling out on the right side in sequence after the left side. Haven't tried this yet. But here an Acrostic Poem for the season.
Happy Halloween
Horror has become the theme
A night that now is a fright
People dress to the extreme
Putting on a look to excite
Your senses break out in a scream
Humor in fright the theme this night
Aiming towards a treat the scheme
Looking a fright one just might
Locating your flashlight as a beam
Onto the house that's lit bright
Where the decorations reign supreme
Electing to venture out this night
Eerie, thou how Halloween may seem
Now happy with your treats, it's a delight
©Doris Elaine
To All A Happy Halloween--Be Safe!
Happy Halloween
Horror has become the theme
A night that now is a fright
People dress to the extreme
Putting on a look to excite
Your senses break out in a scream
Humor in fright the theme this night
Aiming towards a treat the scheme
Looking a fright one just might
Locating your flashlight as a beam
Onto the house that's lit bright
Where the decorations reign supreme
Electing to venture out this night
Eerie, thou how Halloween may seem
Now happy with your treats, it's a delight
©Doris Elaine
To All A Happy Halloween--Be Safe!
Thursday, October 3, 2019
My Old Published Poem-2005
This poem of mine was published in 2005 in a literary poetry book; which, as of 2018 the organization no longer exist or mutated into a larger organization/company. Here the poem and the accompanying profile. Notice: My early poems did not rhyme much or not at all. I learned throughout my years of writing poems, that I love to write rhyming poems. But, content still exist.
Don't Eliminate Me!
Don't look at what I have been,
But what I am!
Don't hold me back because of my mistakes,
But let me excel because of my skills!
Don't look at my failures,
But look at my accomplishments!
Don't look at my past,
But look at my future!
Don't eliminate me because I'm not perfect,
Because neither are you!
Authors Profile: I wrote this poem as a reflection for all of us whom at some point in their lives had made a wrong choice; and that wrong choice changed our lives forever. My poem is a plead to everyone to remember our miscalculations when we see others who deserve a chance to recovery from their oversight.
Don't Eliminate Me!
Don't look at what I have been,
But what I am!
Don't hold me back because of my mistakes,
But let me excel because of my skills!
Don't look at my failures,
But look at my accomplishments!
Don't look at my past,
But look at my future!
Don't eliminate me because I'm not perfect,
Because neither are you!
Authors Profile: I wrote this poem as a reflection for all of us whom at some point in their lives had made a wrong choice; and that wrong choice changed our lives forever. My poem is a plead to everyone to remember our miscalculations when we see others who deserve a chance to recovery from their oversight.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Sites Transition from Redemptive Rhymes
In case you landed here from Redemptive Rhymes , am still working on a few areas. Am the same author of both sites; just separating the topics of both sites. Still working on both sites in this endeavor. You can still access www.redemptiverhymes.com or www.redemptiverhymes.info where for a little while you will still see the Rhyme It Out! project material until transition completed. Hopefully that should be no later than the middle of October.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
eBooks for Free
Guys,
eBooks will be free for September 4, 5, 6, 2019. That is September 4; 12:00 AM - September 6: 11:59 PM. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Again, Thank You All for your patience while transiting to new name. 😊
eBooks will be free for September 4, 5, 6, 2019. That is September 4; 12:00 AM - September 6: 11:59 PM. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Again, Thank You All for your patience while transiting to new name. 😊
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
10 Reason's Some Believe Poetry Should Rhyme!
It is very interesting how others in society view rhyming poems. Kenny Myers, an actor, director and poem writer is a promoter of rhyming poems. Please read his article on reasons to write rhyming poems.
10 REASONS EVERY POEM SHOULD RHYME AND HOW IT COULD IMPACT YOU BIG TIME by Kenny Myers
10 REASONS EVERY POEM SHOULD RHYME AND HOW IT COULD IMPACT YOU BIG TIME by Kenny Myers
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Love This Poem!
I really like this poem by well known international poet Alex Duffy.
Check it Out at https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_love_rhyming_917837
Check it Out at https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_love_rhyming_917837
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Rhyming Activities for Young Minds!
Learning to rhyme at a young age has been known to improve a child's language. Also can, perhaps create future poets. The article below has rhyming activities for the young mind that can help in both these endeavors.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Books Revisions
Guys,
I've revised my books, Social I, Not,-Not I, But, I Am-Rhyme It Out! Rhyme Forms A-V: Why Not Rhymes, the eBooks are updated on Amazon; awaiting, paperback updates.
I've revised my books, Social I, Not,-Not I, But, I Am-Rhyme It Out! Rhyme Forms A-V: Why Not Rhymes, the eBooks are updated on Amazon; awaiting, paperback updates.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Thank you all, This Poem For You
This Poem For You ❤️
Sometimes people can greatly surprise you
For the kindness given that is immense
In making one feel brand new
Due the thoughts that where dispense
It definitely gives one a clue
For an introvert, where social is intense
Unfamiliar emotions therefore grew
Giving applaud to the suspense
Greatly appreciating those that knew
For me, I knew not whence
The love that brought me through
Y’all gave to me without pretense
Smiling, thank you for love that spew
And thoughtfulness that was dispense
In dedication, This Poem For You
For giving me your love immense
©Doris Elaine
Sometimes people can greatly surprise you
For the kindness given that is immense
In making one feel brand new
Due the thoughts that where dispense
It definitely gives one a clue
For an introvert, where social is intense
Unfamiliar emotions therefore grew
Giving applaud to the suspense
Greatly appreciating those that knew
For me, I knew not whence
The love that brought me through
Y’all gave to me without pretense
Smiling, thank you for love that spew
And thoughtfulness that was dispense
In dedication, This Poem For You
For giving me your love immense
©Doris Elaine
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Intellectual Reasons to Read and Write Poetry
Guys,
This article gives good reasons to read and write poetry; Please Read!
https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/why-you-should-read-and-write-poetry-0
This article gives good reasons to read and write poetry; Please Read!
https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/why-you-should-read-and-write-poetry-0
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Magazine Special Feature
Hi Guys,
Am so excited, Realistic Poetry International is giving me a Special Feature in their magazine The Valiant. Currently the magazine is on pre-sale (discounted) to be released on June 15. Please check it out by going to site look under their magazines for the latest "The Valiant" issue. Thank you Realistic Poetry for your consideration and my appearance in your fantastic magazine! So Exciting!
Am so excited, Realistic Poetry International is giving me a Special Feature in their magazine The Valiant. Currently the magazine is on pre-sale (discounted) to be released on June 15. Please check it out by going to site look under their magazines for the latest "The Valiant" issue. Thank you Realistic Poetry for your consideration and my appearance in your fantastic magazine! So Exciting!
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Breaking the Rules Comment
Hello Guys
You know, I love reading and writing poetry. Although am a learned graduate with a double B.A. and half a Masters, my study major was not English, nor Creative Writing, nor any kind of Poetry study. However, English has been my favorite subject since I've been able to read and write. My college experience-later in life-did include writing several essays. Including, a 25 and 40 page existing essays where I scored “A's”. My essay's basically raised my grade to “A+ to B's”. I always-clearly every time- received an “A” on my essays, even the off-topic ones (few). Thus, I knew and know I can write interestingly enough to receive an “A”; to me, that means something. This prompted me to write poetry again. You see, I used to write poetry often, but prior to my blog and the publishing of my Chapbooks I had only written them on occasion, until about the last 2-3 years now writing them pretty steady. When an acquaintance read my poetry she told me they are really good, that I need to put them in a book and after having a very emotional experience on Social Media; thus, my published books on Amazon. Writing poetry now pretty often and have learned I like writing rhyming poetry. But, additionally, have learned there is more to writing poetry than just rhyming. Honestly guys, my A-V Forms project helped me see this. Have also learned, my passion in writing is with poetry. Am currently working on fourth Chapbook/book of poetry to be published 1-2 years from now. In the meantime, have decided to study and learn more about the forms and terms of poetry. I once read that poetry can be fun; it can be lovely, pretty, funny, erotic, satiric, depressing.....; basically, every and anything a human can be. Sorry guys, don't remember where I read that as was a while ago. I wholly believe that breaking the standard rules of poetry forms is okay; after all we are human, that's what we do, right! Also, who created the forms and style like the Shakespearean form/style, other than Shakespeare himself? Point here being, everyone has their own likes and way of writing poetry to create their own individual style; with, so many possibilities, it can be mind blowing to think about. Me, I like rhyming and will always be a rhyming poet, no matter the form, even if I have to break a few poetry writing rules. To me it's the message in the poem that matters most or more so than sticking to the poetry form rules; however, that's the human in me talking. Okay, lets learn and get going to becoming your own creator of poetry form/style and Let's Break Some Rules!
Peace-Doris Elaine
You know, I love reading and writing poetry. Although am a learned graduate with a double B.A. and half a Masters, my study major was not English, nor Creative Writing, nor any kind of Poetry study. However, English has been my favorite subject since I've been able to read and write. My college experience-later in life-did include writing several essays. Including, a 25 and 40 page existing essays where I scored “A's”. My essay's basically raised my grade to “A+ to B's”. I always-clearly every time- received an “A” on my essays, even the off-topic ones (few). Thus, I knew and know I can write interestingly enough to receive an “A”; to me, that means something. This prompted me to write poetry again. You see, I used to write poetry often, but prior to my blog and the publishing of my Chapbooks I had only written them on occasion, until about the last 2-3 years now writing them pretty steady. When an acquaintance read my poetry she told me they are really good, that I need to put them in a book and after having a very emotional experience on Social Media; thus, my published books on Amazon. Writing poetry now pretty often and have learned I like writing rhyming poetry. But, additionally, have learned there is more to writing poetry than just rhyming. Honestly guys, my A-V Forms project helped me see this. Have also learned, my passion in writing is with poetry. Am currently working on fourth Chapbook/book of poetry to be published 1-2 years from now. In the meantime, have decided to study and learn more about the forms and terms of poetry. I once read that poetry can be fun; it can be lovely, pretty, funny, erotic, satiric, depressing.....; basically, every and anything a human can be. Sorry guys, don't remember where I read that as was a while ago. I wholly believe that breaking the standard rules of poetry forms is okay; after all we are human, that's what we do, right! Also, who created the forms and style like the Shakespearean form/style, other than Shakespeare himself? Point here being, everyone has their own likes and way of writing poetry to create their own individual style; with, so many possibilities, it can be mind blowing to think about. Me, I like rhyming and will always be a rhyming poet, no matter the form, even if I have to break a few poetry writing rules. To me it's the message in the poem that matters most or more so than sticking to the poetry form rules; however, that's the human in me talking. Okay, lets learn and get going to becoming your own creator of poetry form/style and Let's Break Some Rules!
Peace-Doris Elaine
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The Value of Poetry in Today's Society
This is a very nice little article on the value of poetry in today's society, Please Read!
https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/writers/advice/971/dedicated-genre-advice/writing-poetry/
Friday, May 10, 2019
Rhyming Important for Early Childhood Development
Interesting web post about the importance of rhyming in early childhood development. Please read!
https://fun-a-day.com/teaching-rhyming-part-1/
New ebook Live
Hello Guys,
As promised new ebook Rhyme It Out! Rhyme Forms A-V: Why Not Rhymes is live on Amazon. In celebrating, it will be free on 5/11 & 5/12, 2019 PDT. that is midnight 12:00 am. on 4/10 until 11:59 pm. on 4/12. Pacific Standard Time. Enjoy!
Link found here https://www.amazon.com/Rhyme-Out-Forms-V-Rhymes-ebook/dp/B07RN1DZFW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=doris+elaine&qid=1557506545&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Thanks!
As promised new ebook Rhyme It Out! Rhyme Forms A-V: Why Not Rhymes is live on Amazon. In celebrating, it will be free on 5/11 & 5/12, 2019 PDT. that is midnight 12:00 am. on 4/10 until 11:59 pm. on 4/12. Pacific Standard Time. Enjoy!
Link found here https://www.amazon.com/Rhyme-Out-Forms-V-Rhymes-ebook/dp/B07RN1DZFW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=doris+elaine&qid=1557506545&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Thanks!
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
A-V Form Poems Finished
Hey Guys
Finally finished the A-V form poems. This project has been fun and helped in stretching my poetic muscles!
As a celebration of birthing these poems in finishing this project, my two-series poem books published on Amazon e-Books will be free until midnight of 5/8/19;
Find links here:
Social I, Not
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Not-Media-Musings-ebook/dp/B07P4DVZ88/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doris+elaine&qid=1557325855&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Not I, But I Am
https://www.amazon.com/Not-But-Am-Social-Musings-ebook/dp/B07NYVRLM9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=doris+elaine&qid=1557325855&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Keep look out for "Rhyme It Out" e-Book coming soon!!
Finally finished the A-V form poems. This project has been fun and helped in stretching my poetic muscles!
As a celebration of birthing these poems in finishing this project, my two-series poem books published on Amazon e-Books will be free until midnight of 5/8/19;
Find links here:
Social I, Not
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Not-Media-Musings-ebook/dp/B07P4DVZ88/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doris+elaine&qid=1557325855&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Not I, But I Am
https://www.amazon.com/Not-But-Am-Social-Musings-ebook/dp/B07NYVRLM9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=doris+elaine&qid=1557325855&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Keep look out for "Rhyme It Out" e-Book coming soon!!
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Importance of Rhyme
Very interesting and resourceful article....
https://education.seattlepi.com/rhythm-rhyme-important-poems-6546.html
https://education.seattlepi.com/rhythm-rhyme-important-poems-6546.html
Monday, March 11, 2019
Published Poem Books exerts: Social I, Not & Not I, But I Am
Social I, Not

Lying In Wait
It came to me as a storm
Leaving me greatly transformed
I know not where to turn
This thing I had never felt
Was something that made me melt
Tore a whole deep in my heart
That hurt when threatened to depart
Now time goes by as I lay in wait
Hoping time would again open the gate
To let this storm that left me transformed
In once again so my heart would be warmed!
Not I, But I Am
What You Gave Me
The Journey presented hard for me
but the result did improve.
What once was my reality;
now resulting in my approve.
In becoming my actuality
what you gave me did remove
found weakness I can now agree;
was my heart that couldn't move.
Realizing this I wanted to flee,
but instead, now given a reprove.
My place I now stand in glee,
for what you gave to me,
a heart that knows how to bleed.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Poetry in School
An interesting article about the importance of poetry in keeping it a criteria in our school system.
http://theconversation.com/making-poetry-their-own-the-evolution-of-poetry-education-74671
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Poem Books Published on Amazon
Okay Guys
Other than doing some fine tuning on the description, here are the links to my two poem books that are available on Amazon.

Other than doing some fine tuning on the description, here are the links to my two poem books that are available on Amazon.

Monday, February 11, 2019
Books Live
Hey Guys
Have news on my two poems books
One is live on Amazon, but first book I got the ISPN # wrong, so had to submit it again; which will take a day or two to publish.
This being a two part series, it's best for one to read first (part 1) book before second book.
Thus, once it's ready will post both links here.
Please, keep an eye out!
Have news on my two poems books
One is live on Amazon, but first book I got the ISPN # wrong, so had to submit it again; which will take a day or two to publish.
This being a two part series, it's best for one to read first (part 1) book before second book.
Thus, once it's ready will post both links here.
Please, keep an eye out!
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The Realistic Poetry International
Look Guys
The Realistic Poetry International is a Great and Professional Organization helping Poets.
http://realisticpoetry.com
Check it Out!
The Realistic Poetry International is a Great and Professional Organization helping Poets.
http://realisticpoetry.com
Check it Out!
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Rhyming Do's and Don'ts
This article describes some different types of rhyming schemes that rhyming poems can portray.
Good article for those poets of us that like to rhyme!
http://writersrelief.com/2010/07/12/rhyming-poetry-dos-donts-and-definitions/#comment-607829
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