Write a pantoum, a form of poetry where the second and fourth lines of each verse are repeated as the first and third lines of the next verse.
The Pantoum is a poetic form derived from Malaysian folk literature that is entwined with intricate repetition. By using the repeated lines, ponder on how the same phrases can carry different weight and meaning when placed in new contexts. This prompt encourages familiarization with world poetry forms and displays how the consistent rhythm can lead to a hypnotic, song-like quality in your poem.
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