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A lesson children can learn
Waves Do Not Bite
by RodG
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Each wave seemed like a scary beast
that rose on legs I couldn't see.
Each time I looked its size increased
until it broke, swept over me.
But Grandpa grinned, then picked me up.
"The sea is like a friendly pup
who jumps on you but wants to play.
So go back in. Have fun today."
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Writing Prompt |
A RISPETTO is a classic Italian short poetic form that has 2 stanzas of 4 lines each. The rhyme scheme is abab ccdd. It is written in iambic tetrameter (8 syllables per line) The form is good for children as it relatively short. |
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Author Notes
Artwork is courtesy of Google images.
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