Regulated verse

Okay, so you know how you have to follow rules at school and at home? Like, you can't just do whatever you want all the time. The same thing goes for how we talk and write sometimes. When we write poetry, sometimes we follow a certain set of rules, like how many syllables or beats we use in each line. This set of rules is called a verse, and when those rules are set by someone in charge, like a teacher, a parent, or a poet, it's called a regulated verse. It's like having someone tell you how many steps you can take before you have to stop, rather than being able to run all over the place freely. But sometimes, these rules can actually make our poetry sound really cool and interesting. So even though it might feel like you're not allowed to do what you want, sometimes having rules can help us create something really amazing!