A writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets). Synonyms:poetiser, poetizer, rhymer, rhymester.
... think most justly—regarded as a peculiarly melodious versifier: but it must not be supposed that he is rigidly exact in his use of rhyme. The contrary can be proved from the entire body of his poems. Adonais is, in this respect, neither more nor less correct than his ... — Adonais • Shelley