Here's a breakdown:
* Lines 1 & 2: "We real cool. We left school." (AABB)
* Lines 3 & 4: "We Lurk late. We strike straight." (AABB)
* Lines 5 & 6: "We sing sin. We thin gin." (CDCD)
* Lines 7 & 8: "We jazz June. We die soon." (CDCD)
* Lines 9 & 10: "We real cool. We real cool." (EFEF)
* Lines 11 & 12: "We real cool. We real cool." (EFEF)
* Lines 13 & 14: "We real cool. We real cool." (GG)
This simple, repetitive rhyme scheme emphasizes the poem's theme of self-destruction and the fleeting nature of youth. It also creates a sense of rhythm and immediacy, reflecting the carefree but ultimately doomed lifestyle of the "cool" kids.