Precious Preemie
Precious Preemie (Alouette)
Precious little lass
Time will come to pass
When your preemie days have gone.
As spring flowers bloom
You'll be blooming soon
As you grow with every dawn.
Mommy loves you so
Daddy too I know
That you'll grow up sweet and strong.
Two pounds and a half...
When we hear you laugh
It sounds like a joyous song.
You were meant to be
In this family
By Divine love we were blessed.
Hearts are full of cheer
Now that you are here,
Darling angel get some rest.
It is very clear
Grammy lingers near
Just to hold you in her arms.
You are growing fast
And soon at long last
She will know your loving charms.
4-5-20
The Alouette, created by Jan Turner, consists of two or more stanzas of 6 lines each, with the following set rules:
Meter: 5, 5, 7, 5, 5, 7
Rhyme Scheme: a, a, b, c, c, b
The form name is a French word meaning 'skylark' or larks that fly high, the association to the lark's song being appropriate for the musical quality of this form. The word 'alouette' can also mean a children's song (usually sung in a group), and although this poetry form is not necessarily for children's poetry (but can be applied that way), it is reminiscent of that style of short lines. Preference for the meter accent is on the third syllable of each line.
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