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Looking like a Rhyme

In the far south of England in the east

Is a town we used to live, well borough

It was famously known as peoples last

God’s waiting room was its name, what a laugh

Now I don’t want you to think that I boast

But our time spent there was passing through

Now we moved on from that town called Eastbourne

I’m alive to read the poet Swinburne

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Author notes

Just for fun I want poems that don't rhyme, but look like they do!
I will give most consideration to perfectly formed entirely unrhymed poetry. Say a sonnet or Ottava Rima, Villanelle anything like that just keep the actual rhymes to a minimum.

Words used ....
East, last, boast
Borough, laugh, through
Eastbourne, Swinburne

form i used is ...

Ottava Rima

An Ottava Rima is a poem written in 8-line octaves. Each line is of a 10 or 11 syllable count in the following rhyme scheme:
one octave poem. abababcc
two octave poem. abababcc, dededeff
three octave poem. abababcc, dededeff, ghghghii

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Comments

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  • GreySquirrel silver member
    July 11
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    What a lovely way for me to learn about Ottava Rimas. Congratulations on your bronze.


  • NeonRose silver member
    July 9
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    A very enjoyable read! Congratulations on the Bronze!


  • cricketjeff gold member
    July 9

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    An "un-rhymed ottava rima " bootiful great stuff indeed made me laugh all through.

    I loved it

    Jeff


  • AliceinPoetryLand Moderators member
    July 2

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    Very nicely done dear cheeky Yep I will add another 7 to make a bakers dozen of nanas
    All the best in the contest
    Mumxxxx
    Gaylene


  • Recluse Writer gold member
    July 1

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    1/2 dozen nanas for you
    Well not done or is that not done well???
    Hmmmmmm
    Worked for me hon
    Good luck
    3T


    • The Poetic Angel gold member
      July 2
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      lmao thanks you me 3T

      thanks for the nannas will munch on them while i work out wot way the not well done is supose to be or not to be lmao

      loves ya

      the cheeky one xxx

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