Write a poem in the form of a "rhyme royal", which is a seven line stanza with the rhyme scheme: ababbcc.  It is most often written in iambic pentameter, but not always, and there is no limit to the number of stanzas: it may be one, or as many as you like. Here, as an example, is the first stanza of Resolution and Independence, by William Wordsworth:

There was a roaring in the wind all night;
The rain came heavily and fell in floods;
But now the sun is rising calm and bright;
The birds are singing in the distant woods;
Over his own sweet voice the Stock-dove broods;
The Jay makes answer as the Magpie chatters;
And all the air is filled with pleasant noise of waters.

If you would like more information on this form of poetry, simply Google "Rhyme Royal". You will see several sites to visit.

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Needless to say, this challenge is open to all members of PoetBay. Go for it; and, whatever you do, have fun and ‘Keep Writing'!