Most of us have shared a countless variety of greeting cards with our friends and family over the years. We’ve shared them on holidays, birthdays, events, and even during the times when we were simply thinking of them.

But choosing the perfect greeting card for a certain individual often becomes a mission all in itself. We usually shuffle through an endless assortment of cards at our local department or specialty store. The common goal is in trying to find one with the right message. In the end, we give up and settle for the one we liked the most.

But there’s an easier solution that will not only save you money, but also help your card stand out from the rest. All you have to do is purchase a blank card and add a thoughtful or funny rhyming poem of your choice. Blank greeting cards are cheaper, and much cheaper if you buy an assorted box that includes cards for different occasions.

You may choose to write your own poem with the assistance of an online rhyming dictionary and your wonderful imagination. It’s a good idea to make brief notes about the person you are writing about prior to composing the poem. You could mention how much that individual means to you, along with specific details of moments you shared in the past.

If you simply don’t have the time to work on a rhyming poem, you could always find one online. There are plenty of websites that will allow you to use their rhyming poetry for non-commercial purposes.

Let’s take a look at an effective rhyming poem example that you may use to enhance the next birthday card you decide to share. This one is intended to be funny:

Splendid Birthday

Have a splendid birthday,
with a huge smile I say.
Relax and indulge,
and remember to play.

Please keep in mind,
this day is all yours.
May you feel like royalty,
as they all hold those doors.
With the right crowd,
your party shall be great.
As the center of attention,
you cannot be late.

It’s not about,
the age you’ve just turned.
But all the dough,
past birthdays have earned.

At the end of the day,
make sure you have fun.
Enjoy every moment,
when you blink it’ll done.

by anitapoems.com

As you can see, adding simple rhyming poem will make any card a bit more special. In the above example, it’s certainly much more thoughtful and effective than just that same old, “Happy Birthday” message.

The next time you’re trying to figure out which card to buy. Go for the blank one, and simply add a poem that rhymes. Not only will your card stand out, but you’ll surely touch the recipient’s heart.

Martin Dejnicki created AnitaPoems.com after being inspired by his loving wife Anita. The website contains a large variety of greeting card style rhyming poems that are mostly sentimental and inspirational.