Thank you, Anni. Maybe I'm a masochist because I do like making things difficult for myself. I considered rhyming each line as well, but that was a bridge too far. Perhaps next time...
It’s only a paper moon
and all the world’s a stage
a firehose for the monsoon
and virtual the rage.
But you can keep the play today
the author’s not Old Bill
it doesn’t matter what they say
just take the devil’s pill.
Line count: 8
Rhymed abab
For Express It In Eight, 02.21.24
Prompt: Take the phrase “It’s Only ___”, replace the blank with a word or phrase, and make that the title of your poem.
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