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Sapphic Ode

Description:

A sapphic ode is a poem consisting of stanzas with a specific meter and rhyme scheme, inspired by the ancient Greek poet Sappho. It typically consists of three stanzas of four lines each, followed by a shorter stanza of three lines, and has a particular pattern of long and short syllables.

Senses:

1. A poem written in the style of a sapphic ode.

Usages:

• The poet won an award for her beautifully crafted sapphic ode.
• He dedicated his sapphic ode to the beauty of nature.
• Many famous poets have experimented with writing sapphic odes.

Related Products:

• Books on Sapphic Odes
• Sapphic Ode Poetry Collection