A poem's first S is syntax br The sentence structure rules br To aid a writer's rhyming knacks br Syntax is taught in schools br br Semantics is the second S br It imparts the poem's intention br For any poet or poet-ess br Who writes with rhyme dimension br br The third S, sound, comes into play br Through our ears, as spoken word br Its rhyming pulsing rhythmic sway br Is how the poem is heard br br Writing rhymes successfully br Poetic musing romantics br Employ each vital S-fully br Syntax and sound semanticsbr br Stanley Cooperbr br