Octameter, created by Shelley A. Cephas, is a poem made up of 16 lines divided into two stanzas of 8 lines each. Each line has a syllable count of 5. The set rhyme scheme is: a/b/c/d/e/d/f/d g/h/c/g/i/g/d/d.

Example #1:

Angel Delight

Sweet little angel
fill my heart with joy;
let me feel the love
you will give today.
In your shining eyes,
bright as sunshine’s ray
you bring me delight
each and every day.

Filled with loving grace,
you enrich my soul;
God’s gift from above,
I’ll always embrace.
Your smile warms my heart
when I see your face;
as I watch you play
from me do not stray.

Copyright © 2007 Shelley A. Cephas

Example #2:

In Harmony

Peaceful harmony
enriches one’s soul,
a blessing from God
of His loving grace.
Share with each other
this love you embrace;
there’s joy in your heart,
it shines from your face.
  
In tranquility
lift your voice in prayer;
there is no façade,
God has set you free.
His mercy and love
He grants you and me;
never in disgrace
as we run life’s race.

Copyright © 2007 Shelley A. Cephas

Example #3:

He is My Strength

The Lord is my strength
through all of my days
for it is by grace
in Him I abide.
Wherever I go
He is by my side,
to Him I will pray,
my hopes I’ll confide.
  
Though seasons will wane
and I shall grow old,
my sins He’ll erase
in my life He’ll reign;
so I trust in Him
through sorrow and pain
from Him I won’t hide
for He is my guide.

Copyright © 2007 Shelley A. Cephas