[quote=Joxman]Is it just me or do poems that rhyme take you out of the meaning of a poem and just make you think of the rhythm...like a song that has a good beat but little substance? I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with it, just does this happen to you? 

e.g. Dude Looks Like a Lady by Areosmith had an awesome beat, rhythm, melody, but it was about a transsexual ("not that there is anything wrong with that" :)  )  

I guess what I'm asking is do you get more satisfaction from the way a poem is constructed (as far as rhyming words go) or the meaning beneath? Or is it both for you?

I'm sure many people will say both, but I'd like to hear your thoughts. :D

Peace
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