How to write a couplet

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A couplet is a poem that contains only two lines. It can also be two lines in a longer poem that are tied together, either by rhyme, by both forming their own stanza, or some other. Many if not most couplets rhyme, but it is possible to write. They also might contain the same meter and number of syllables. They're found in various classical and modern songs that have two consecutive rhyming lines. They are certainly one of the easiest poems to write. Steps Understand the format. Keep in mind that you can have two rhyming (or not rhyming) lines. It can be a series of words of only three per line. It's sweet, simple, and to the point. Choose a topic. Make it simple yet descriptive. A couplet can be a very hard poem in which to express your ideas because of the length. A topic such as your life would be difficult to compress into two lines; but a topic about a flower can be quite simple. Write your poem. Keeping your topic and the format in mind, write your poem. Remember to try to express your complete thought into two, mid-sized poetic lines. Do not make each line based off two completely different topics. Keep the reading flow going on throughout the poem. 

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Learn common couplet subjects. Many great couplets are written of nature, tradition, people, or spirits. It's always easier to write about a less dense subject than it is to write about a more elaborate one. This is especially important for writing a couplet poem. If you are a fan of William Shakespeare, or if you enjoy writing in general, you may want to write a heroic couplet. A heroic couplet is a pair of rhyming lines in iambic pentameter; Shakespeare used them in the end of his sonnets. They include ten syllables for each line, creating 20 syllables total. If you enjoyed writing couplets, and have written more than one, you can next try combining two of your couplets into a four-line poem or quatrain (or, if they won't work as is, writing new couplets and using them). If you hit a bump, remember that you can vary the rhyme scheme (from a-a-b-b to a-b-a-b or instance), and can juggle your lines accordingly. If that doesn't work, you can always return to your Thesaurus to pick new end words. When you've finished the quatrain, congratulations! You're on your way to writing longer poems. </li></ul>