Write a poem of at least eight lines using a set meter and rhyme scheme. You may, if you wish, attempt a sonnet, a villanelle, or a ballad, but you will probably find it easier to design your own form. Quatrains ofabab, cdcd or abcb, bcdb are one suggestion. Use at least one figure of speech and one sound effect.
The sun is setting, the sky is aglow
A brilliant orange, a sight to behold
The birds are singing, a sweet melodic flow
A peaceful chorus, a story untold
The wind is blowing, a gentle caress
A cool embrace, a soothing relief
The trees are swaying, a graceful duet
A graceful dance, a moment of reprieve
The stars are twinkling, a sparkle of light
A glimmer of hope, a reminder of dreams
The night is calling, a silent invite
A peaceful slumber, a chance to redeem
The moon is rising, a beacon of peace
A tranquil night, a chance to reflect
The world is sleeping, a moment of ease
A gentle reminder, to never forget