still im trying to figure out whats the proper structure....

[Ka0t1c]

I've had enough addin up the number of times
I have been in a - battle with rhymes
and I've happened to suffer from - sadness inside
cuz all of the laughter divided
out when the blackness arrived
so im trying to now accept what
doesn't matter cuz I've
survived the better - half in that fight
im a man, it's my right to plan for big heights
and master this climb to advance to a sight
where masks aren't to hide the actual vibe
planted like vines within the pattern - a sign
imbedded to manage whether you're fact or you're hype
because the planet is mine
if i gather n type the data
and write bout what i capture to wipe
wrong answers n find
the letters to bind together our lives
but under pressure i strive

[Tash8]

are you asking a question???

proper structure:

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Not so proper:

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[Kez]

Proper structure's boring and plain

As long as it flows it dosen't matter

[Tash8]

true, but if your new to flowing, like I am, having a good structure is helpful but the most helpful thing is having the same amount of syllables that's what I think IMO,.

[James R.]

Structure should really just signify the rhymes, thats about it. You don't hear structure you see it, so as long as we know when to pause and we know what the rhymes are. It's more for organization purposes than anything else.

[4D]

Yeah, some of the best rhymes have shitty structure. Post up some of Eminems, Mf Dooms or Rakims lyrics, structure won't look perfect, 'cos they're written to match a certain beat. Structure like James said is just to let people know where the rhymes are, so just hit comma and return, if the lines aren't the same length doesn't really matter, once they flow correctly like Kez said. But, structure is a category in the tourney that you can lose votes on, so learn to edit your rhymes and tighten up where possible.

[Ka0t1c]

great tip, much appreciated