Exploring the Villanelle

Write a villanelle, a nineteen-line poem with two repeating rhymes and two refrains.

The Villanelle is a classic form of poetry known for its tight structure and repeated lines. Think about how the repeating rhymes and refrains can evoke powerful emotions or ideas through their cyclical return. This task encourages the understanding of how consistency in form and rhythm can intensify the poetic voice, symbolism and various other poetic elements.

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