Octelle
The Octelle, created by Emily Romano, is a poem consisting of eight lines using personification and symbolism in a telling manner. The syllable count structure for this verse is 8/8/7/7/7/7/8/8, and the rhyme scheme is A1A2bbccA1A2. The first two lines and the last two lines are identical (refrain).
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Example Poem
I’ve Heard It All Before
I am the bottom of the mug
You see me when you chug-a-lug.
Look down here for answers, dear.
I am sure they won’t appear.
That’s been tried by many men.
What the hey, you’ll try again.
I am the bottom of the mug
You see me when you chug-a-lug.
© February 14, 2013
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