What is a rhyming word pair for downcast father?

This is a bit tricky, as "downcast" is an adjective describing the father's mood, not a noun we can directly rhyme.

Here are a couple of options:

Playing on the word "father":

* Downcast father, / Shattered laughter. (This emphasizes the contrast between the father's mood and what one might expect)

Focusing on the emotion:

* Downcast father, / Deeply after. (This uses "after" as a synonym for "sad" and makes it rhyme)

Using imagery:

* Downcast father, / Fading laughter. (This uses "fading" as a metaphor for the diminishing happiness)

Ultimately, the best rhyming pair depends on the specific context and what you want to emphasize.