What is National No Rhyme (nor Reason) Day?
On September 1st, National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day recognizes words that do not rhyme with any other words in the English language.
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Although September is one of many random and capricious days, this observance focuses on specific words. Refractory rhymes are words that don't rhyme with any other word. Poets' reason is that avoiding these words helps keep their poetry consistent. However, refractory words only interrupt poems where rhyme and reason are relevant.
These edgy poet takes on these threatening words. Toss out the rhymes. Say farewell to meter. Be imaginative and playful. Lewis Carrol was never stopped by the Jabberwocky, who never stopped him. Dilly dally in a world of mishmash and find a verse that captures the day's spirit. Deliver a letter filled with words straight up the chimney. Tilt the accent one way and lilt it another until the word fits in fluttery ways.
There should be no reason or rhyme for that matter. Not all poems do. You could dive deep as Alexander Atkins did in 2014 and search a little bit harder for the perfect rhyme, which is a little bit harder. Check out his website that stretches the edges of the word to fill the void left by refractory rhymes.
