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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)
Ended June 18, 2023 • 7 Entries • Created by dustygrein
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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)
Cover image for post Self-inflicted , by Mariah

Self-inflicted

An autodidact in self-harm,

she gets hopes up, smitten, blushing.

Though not for her, she'll crave his charm.

His deflection-- cold, crushing.

She hates herself, her unchecked smarm.

Alarms and flags-- they mean nothing.

She'll run straight to, all good sense fled,

when they're her preferred color… red.

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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)

Bittersweet Dreams

She sleeps with me under the sheets,

A little ball of fur and joy,

Snoozing, curled up, warm and sweet,

She dreams of walks, her precious toy,

And when she dreams, she kicks her feet,

Chasing rabbits with her boy,

Whose dream will see him without mirth:

His dog's last day upon the earth.

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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)
Cover image for post I simply am not there., by minou

I simply am not there.

Sweet gossamer of socialites,

I've never felt so damn lonely.

A spectator, silent from sights,

Omniscient reality.

Mind out of bounds- six miles in height.

We laugh and share scam smiles of glee!

I talk yet why do I sound mute?

We are imposters in black suits.

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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)
Cover image for post Bad Weather, by PrettyScaries

Bad Weather

June 15th, 2:40 A.M.

The wind’s picking up. My heart aches.

Lightning. Thunder. Carpe diem.

Hurricane screaming. My earth quakes.

Downpouring rain, pain and mayhem.

Avalanche, tornado, or shakes?

3:40 A.M. I’m insane.

The storm is here. Where’s my cocaine?

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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)

Tomorrow the seagulls will fly

Tomorrow the seagulls will fly

Wings thrashing frantically, speeding

Under a restless, shifting sky

With nature and weather pleading

Hear their agonal, jagged cry

As they float, never retreating

Rule the wind and tame the tempest

Endeavor does make you greatest

Tomorrow the seagulls will soar

Aligned in a strong, rigid key

Hear the thick clouds' rambunctious roar

Though bound, each intimately free

Faster, feathers fall, ever more

Perhaps one will flurry to me

Subject to the wind yet reckless

In endeavor they are restless

Tomorrow the seagulls will float

Gracefully, in tune, in rhythm

Seen from land, sky, a little boat

Perceived in unending schism

And those who've seen earn right to gloat

For an unspoken truism:

All those who see seagulls take flight

Have lived and experienced their fight.

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Fun with Forms #3: The Ottava Rima (level 1)
The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)

Signor Neutrino, Supereroe Atomico

Signor Neutrino sees through lead

Bends steel alloy origami

Stops armed missiles overhead

Eats radioactivity

He brought Signorina to bed

Decided to unmask his head

His secret identity's blown

One look and she left him alone

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