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5.0 out of 5 stars A useful adjunct to the reference shelf, May 2, 2008
Occasionally , to write in rhyme
becomes a passion of mine.

Sometimes, although inspired
An elusive word is required.

Usually, this book is then consulted
But cannot be blamed for what resulted.

As it happens, I didn't refer to the Rhyming Dictionary to write this particular piece of doggerel. But a more serious attempt at versification would have had me browsing through the pages. This is a book that is meant to be used. I am still using my 1986 copy, and it is still in very good condition.

I recommend this book to all who love words and enjoy writing as a craft.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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Initial post: May 2, 2008 7:23 AM PDT
 Kendra says:
This sounds like a fun book
To peruse,
Your review was great--
Not a snooze

To write in rhyme
Can be so much fun
And sad when there's
no rhyming word found-- not even one!

So, Jennifer,
For this review,
You deserve
A big "thank you"!

Posted on May 2, 2008 5:13 PM PDT
 Misfit says:
Wow, I've never seen anyone write a poem to comment on a review, but very appropriate. I'm wondering if Kendra's name came from Kendra in Gwen Bristow's Calico Palace?

Posted on May 3, 2008 5:17 AM PDT
 Karen Joan says:
Thank you, Jenny. What fun!

Posted on May 3, 2008 4:06 PM PDT
 Linda says:
Are there any words that rhyme with orange? :-)
Looks like a great resource.

Posted on May 4, 2008 2:39 PM PDT
 Linda Bulger says:
Nice, Jenny. It would take more than a rhyme book to get decent poetry out of me, though!

Posted on May 5, 2008 5:20 PM PDT
Love the effort at poetry! This would be useful for me. Every so often, I feel the urge to write some poetry (although the end results are far short of Shelley or Keats!). Good review. . . .

In reply to an earlier post on May 9, 2008 4:41 PM PDT
 Paul Weiss says:
Hmmm ... nice rhyming but what about the meter?

There was a young woman from Man
whose limericks just never would scan!
When asked why that was
she said, "It's because
I always try to fit as many words into the last line as I possibly can!"

LOL. Great review, Jenny.

Posted on May 13, 2008 4:39 AM PDT
Aha! A rhyming dictionary--so that's your poetic secret!! Thanks for sharing it!!
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