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Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/books/item_id/2316158-Eight-line-Poems-2/day/2-9-2026
Rated: 13+ · Book · Writing · #2316158

The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."

As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
February 9, 2026 at 9:05am
February 9, 2026 at 9:05am
#1107949
Paper Hats

Origami
said the swami
folding paper
for the draper.

When making hats
I tell you that’s
the quickest way
to spoil your day.



Line count: 8
Rhymed aabb
For Get The Picture? 02.09.26
Prompt: Picture of ladies wearing strangely angular hats.
February 9, 2026 at 8:48am
February 9, 2026 at 8:48am
#1107947
Prediction

I told you so
the prophets cry
a tale of woe
I do reply.

Global warming
starts tomorrow
dogma forming
leads to sorrow.



Line count: 8
Rhymed abab
For Express It In Eight, 02.09.26
Prompt: Write a prediction poem.


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