L Milton Hankins Poet Ottava rima

Last Words

Last words come before last breath unexpected
Expressions of regret, a heartfelt goodbye,
Sincere apology on lips detected
Words uttered in pain, a horrifying cry.
Sudden thoughts upon which one has reflected
Not giving thought, a most intentional lie,
It behooves us to watch every word we say
For the last word uttered may see us away.


April 24, 2021

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Robert Pettit April 24, 2021 at 11:40 AM Good advice in a good example of an ottava rima poem. L Milton Hankins April 24, 2021 at 11:45 AM Thanks, Robert. I like the ottava rima format a lot. I appreciate your reading my work. I have come to look forward to what you have to say.