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My intent here is to write a poem from the prompt I give to you , the reader, in hopes that it will inspire something and get others to write with me.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Today's Prompt is Octelle

Octelle

The octelle has eight lines. It uses personification and symbolism in a telling manner.

  • The syllable count is 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8
  • The rhyme scheme is aa - bb - cc - aa.
  • The first two lines and the last two lines are identical.
OURS IS...

magic that you spurt

I sink your life deep in the dirt
to watch the magic that you spurt
patient while you start to grow
longing for your green to show
fragrant beauty yes indeed
now I have another seed
I sink your life deep in the dirt
to watch the magic that you spurt



YOUR TURN
ENJOY
JL&B
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2 comments:

  1. Susie SwansonMarch 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    My oh my what a way you have with words. Another great write!

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  2. PennyMarch 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    lovely. JL. I'm down with migraines at the moment.

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