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Minuanetta
Invented by Gregory R Barden it's comprised of at least six stanzas, each stanza consistent with itself in rhyme, and decreasing in the number of lines with each stanza, with the final stanza created of one line of the rhyme of each stanza, a rhyme scheme of AAAAA, BBBB, CCC, DD, E, ABCDE.

As age creeps ever nearer life's end, I look upon death as a godsend. There are so few I can call my friend, like an oak, I'm unwilling to bend, but shadows in the dark tend to blend. The world is under a lot of strain as nations vow to be great again. Irrespective of the widespread pain, sane people begin acting insane. Gobble warming is not far away, it approaches, and it's here to stay, no matter what politicians say. There are billions of people on Earth, and yet we increase our rate of birth. Facing the future, I don't fear death. My fear is bigotry will extend, giving hate and politics-free rein. And I pray I won't be here the day life's judged, not for its valve, but its worth, and humans must fight for every breath. (Minuanetta) 02/05/2020

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