Write a poem of at least eight lines using one of the following rhyme schemes.

abab, cdcd

abab, bcbc

abab, abab

abba, abba

abcb, bcdc

Writing of a poem with the rhyme scheme of abab cdcd.

Explanation:

The start of something new (a)

when the life began to skip; (b)

Times flew (a)

but not without any unwanted trip. (b)

I was given a new chance (c)

when they came along. (d)

Leading to a life of music and dance, (c)

When in reality, it was a dream all gone wrong. (d)

The words "new / flew", "skip / trip", "chance / dance" and "along / wrong" are the rhyming words in alternate lines, thus making it abab cdcd.

(Eight Lines Poem, using the abab, cdcd rhyme scheme)

The eyes of the lady

were not pearls but rock,

cold, damp, as in a shady

day, leaving one in shock.

The chairs were arranged

previously, without my consent.

I still remember her deranged

eyes, her pupils, her resent.