I began a poem in lines of one syllable. It's rather difficult, but the merit of all things lies in their difficulty. The subject matter is gallant. I'll read you the first canto; it's four hundred verses long and takes one minute.
The speaker starts a poem composed solely of one-syllable lines, acknowledging the challenge this presents. They contend that the true value of anything often lies in its difficulty, emphasizing the noble nature of the subject they chose. This highlights the speaker's enthusiasm for the complexity and ambition behind their poetic endeavor.
The speaker invites the audience to hear the first canto of the poem, which intriguingly consists of four hundred verses...
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