1. The Octo is an invented syllabic verse form introduced by James Neille Northe.

The Octo is:

○ an octastich, a poem in 8 lines.
○ syllabic, all lines are 8 syllables each.
○ rhymed ABCxxCBA, x being unrhymed.
○ written with L1 repeated as L8, L2 repeated as L7 and L3 repeated as L6.
2. Example
Self-Plagirism (Octo)
I don’t intend to say things twice.
If once is not enough, too bad
I put it out for you to hear.
I oft forget just what I’ve said,
then think it independently
I put it out for you to hear.
if once is not enough, too bad
I don’t intend to say things twice.
© Lawrencealot – October 2, 2014

3. Visual template
4. Practise

With A Friend
By: Vivian Gould (adapted)

I can talk with a friend and learn

I can play with a friend and walk
I can eat with a friend and share
Make new friends but keep the old
One is sliver the other gold
I can eat with a friend and share
I can play with a friend and walk
I can play with a friend and walk

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