The Rhyming Duel

I was born a rhyming fool Couplets widely known to rule

Those who challenge me to duel Get sent packing back to school

Before you laugh, before you scoff You should dust your thesaurus off

You appear a worthy foe I accept, let’s have a go

Shall I begin? To your chagrin? Or do you fear you may not win?

It matters not if I go first So go ahead and do your worst

Your intentions are quite clear Still, I harbor little fear

I rhyme as easy as I walk With lavish cadence when I talk

So pick a topic, pick a word My rhymes will swoop down like a bird

Your confidence is quite impressive Although I find your pride excessive

I brush it off, like a crumb Such vanity, makes me numb

I propose you cede the game Lest your efforts cause you shame

If you find the threat too great Back out now, it’s not too late

For many shy in light of fame It will not cause you any shame

The wise will recognize the clues And see a game they’ll surely lose

You must be talking to yourself Or did you find a tiny elf?

Your posturing is getting boring It won’t be long before I’m snoring

Shall we begin sometime today? I’ve grown quite weary of delay

Sadly, this went on for hours Like opposing superpowers

Bravado was their only plan Observe the foolishness of man

There was no winner of this battle It soon gave way to endless prattle

They talked until their throats were sore And both passed out upon the floor

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