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How To Write An Octo Poem

An octo poem is a popular form of poetry and, like it's name suggests, has eight lines. It does not have to rhyme. An octo poem describes a person or occupation.

FORMULA FOR AN OCTO POEM:

Line one: This line is a colour that describes the person/occupation

Line two: A season that describes the person/occupation

Line three: A place

Line four: A type of weather

Line five: A type of cloothing

Line six: A piece of furniturre

LIne seven: A movie/tv show

Line eight: A type of food

i.e.

Witch

A witch is velvety black,

she is Autumn

A star sprinkled sky

A witch is a volatile thunder cloud,

she is a long, flowing cloak

an antique wooden wardrobe, full of unknown mysteries

She is 'Harry Potter'

A witch is a rich chocolate eclair

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