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a reflective ottava rima
The Ottava Rima
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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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Author Notes
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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