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a reflective ottava rima
A chapter in the book The Ottava Rima
Reflections from a Canyon's Ledge
by adewpearl
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I've stood upon a canyon's craggy ledge and wondered at the force which gave it birth, that broke through stone as if some massive sledge enabled it to crush our mighty Earth. Did ancient master craftsman wield his wedge to make this gorge gargantuan in girth? Must rock be carved by sound and striking blow, or does it yield to river's steady flow? |
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The ottava rima is an eight line verse with ten syllables in each line written in iambic pentameter. The rhyme scheme is ABABABCC.
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