The rhyme pattern (scheme) of “Ballad of a Mother’s Heart” by Jose La Villa Tierra follows an ABCB pattern in most of its quatrains. This means:The 2nd line rhymes with the 4th line, while the 1st and 3rd lines don’t rhyme with each other.This rhyme scheme is typical of traditional ballads and helps maintain a flowing, lyrical feel while emphasizing the emotional resonance of key lines.