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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)
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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?