You and I are compatible : (Octain Refrain)

Poem Title : You and I are compatible : (Octain)
Poem 213C- 00

This form is called Octain (Octain Refrain), invented by Luke Prater.
The form Structure – 

eight lines as two tercets and a couplet, eight syllables per line with the first line repeated (as much as possible) as the last. Meter is iambic or trochaic tetrameter, but fine to just count eight syllables per line for those who prefer that.
Rhyme scheme -
A-b-b
a-c/c-a
b-A
(A = repeated refrain line. c/c refers to line five having midline (internal) rhyme (health/wealth/shelf, in this case), which is different to the a- and b-rhymes. Any extra midline rhyme is a bonus)
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You and I are compatible ( An Octain Refrain)
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You and I are compatible.
Ingredients never sour.
Blended with little flour.
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And kneaded so plyable.
With health and wealth,a long shelf life,
to remain so edible.
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Eat a little every hour,
You and I are compatible
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Written by Philip
February 4th 2012
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magnolia
sounds like 'bread is the staff of life'..enjoyed this :)

Gerard Lebel
Great read... I have never heard of an Octain Refrain and for me to try and write one would most likely be a total disaster! Does that make us "incompatible"??!!!!!...........Jerry (*_*)

SaneJustBarely
Simmer over a low heat untill the consistency is that of glue...the glue of compatibility. Your friend in words, Pete

leafsailor
what fun