Real Strength (Octelle)

Bamboo tree, you are resilient With the wind, so truly patient Bending back with every blow Swaying freely, strength to show Although fierce may be the storm It can never break your form Bamboo tree, you are resilient With the wind, so truly patient! *The octelle has eight lines. It uses personification and symbolism in a telling manner. The syllable count is 8,8,7,7,7,7,8, The rhyme scheme is aa - bb - cc - aa. The first two lines and the last two lines are identical. Copyright ~~~cynthiabuhainbaello~~~ 04.13.13 (repost)