Kindness
It’s the fourth week of the month! Harmony Kent from last month’s challenge picked the theme for Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge. This month’s theme is Kindness.
I chose the Alouette poetry form for this poem.
The Alouette, created by Jan Turner, consists of two or more stanzas of 6 lines each, (12 lines or more) with the following set rules: Syllabic: 5/5/7/5/5/7, Rhyme Scheme: aabccb.
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.
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The Showers of Blessings 
Very well written piece and the “Alouette” style makes for an amazing read too! Keep up the good work!
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Thank you, Zil. The Alouette is new to me. I like to do it more to get good at it. Then you so much for reading and commenting!
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I love this form, Miriam. I want to write more poetry this year and I love some of the French forms of poetry. The first two lines, “Life has ups and downs, Friends will stay around” are so true. Friends are such a blessing in this world. They are closer than family sometimes. Lovely thoughts, my friend.
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Thank you, Marsha! I would like to write more poetry this year also. Colleen is remodeling her new home. It also has weather problems, I think. I haven’t seen any poetry challenge from her blog for a long time. Hope she’s doing okay.
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I know her kitchen is done, but that is always quite a process to go through especially in bad weather. Where can you go to get away, right? I know she is super busy. I hope she is okay, too. If either of us finds out, we must let each other know. 🙂 Are you on Facebook with her?
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I am but I only check on my Facebook very now and then. I’m not a regular. 🙂
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She is on there sometimes.
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She took a break from blogging. She is back this week.
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That’s great. A lot of people take deliberate breaks in December.
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Yeah, especially people with families.
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I love that last line, Miriam. Even when we have our lowest days, kindness repeats. Beautiful poem for a challenging form. ❤
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It was a story paying tribute to a friend’s fortune in 2008. He passed away a few years ago from cancer. 💖
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Thanks for sharing that. A sad inspiration for a beautiful poem. ❤
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What a kind words. Lovely written weekly poetry. I like.
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I’m glad you liked it. Thank you, Rajkkhoja.
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Beautiful words and message, Miriam! 💗
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Thank you so much, Lauren. I was going to tell some stories, but save them for later. ❤
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So very very true, Miriam. Kindness repeats! I enjoyed your discussion of the “The Alouette” the skylark.
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I have a lot of reflection on kindness during the pandemic, Rebecca. Thank you for your comment. I like this poem form.
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Miriam, this was perfect for the theme of kindness. A few other poets have used this Alouette form, and it sounds wonderful each time. Bravo. I’m so glad to see you. ❤
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Yes, it’s a wonderful form, Colleen. It’s almost like Tanks. I like the rhymes. 💖
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There are so many syllabic forms that rhyme. We’ve all had fun with them. I hope to see you again. ❤
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I like to learn new forms. I’ll reach for some that are fun for me. 💖
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Excellent. It’s all great fun. ❤️
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That waa a fun style I will have to try, Miriam:) I love this and yes, kindness, thankfully, does repeat. Xo
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It’s almost like Tanka except the rhymes, Denise. I’ll do it again and look for some more fun forms. I’ve done many poetry forms and love to learn more. 💖
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Wonderful poem, Miriam! 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it, Yvette! 🙂
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I love your take on the theme, Miriam. And the form. Nicely done.
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Thank you, Staci. Harmony’s theme reminded me of the devastations in 2008 and now during Covid. A friend was on both giving and receiving ends of kindness. I’m glad to have found a form easy to do. I search for new poem form once in a while.
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Lovely, Miriam. I’ve never tried to write an Alouette, but you’ve given that form life and shown how powerful and inspiring it can be. 💗
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It was fun to write, Gwen. Almost like writing a nursery rhyme. I’m glad you liked it. 💞
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Beautiful, Miriam. Love this 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. I learned a new poem form. 🙂
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Thank you for the lovely theme, Harmony. I was writing this with a friend in mind. He had the world tumbling down on him. He and many subordinates got laid off. Eventually, one subordinate got a job and hired him, and became his supervisor! He was just happy to have a job. 🙂
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What a wonderful thing for the ex subordinate to do! 💕
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I was so touched, Harmony that someone remembered! Yeah, we never know when we need a return of kindness<3
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This is lovely, Miriam. Well done.
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Thank you, Robbie. Thank you for indicating you would like to see me writing poems. I would like to do it once in a while. I have a WIP going on.
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Wisdom in every line. Such a great prompt and you came up with a lovely poem. Thank you.
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Thank you, Selma. I love this theme and the poem form is fun to do. I have a free promo of my poetry book for two days: https://theshowersofblessings.com/2021/10/29/free-book-promotion-scheduled/
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You don’t say! Wow. Thanks. And I made good of that promo link. Thanks so very much. And I hope it wasn’t a secret as after downloading it successfully I blabbered on Twitter. Hope it’s ok.
The links have improved dramatically: It landed me in my correct geographic Amazon site. Wow. This is amazing.
Unless you too are in Japan?! Cool.
Lovely. This will get a review in my ever increasing list of future reviews. I’ll let you know.
Lovely!! Thanks so much.
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Please spread the word, Selma. I did a promo three years ago. I probably won’t do s free one in another the years. It has one more day to go.
I posted it on 7 or 8 Facebook groups so that people can take advantage of it. I’m in the US. I have two couples friends in Japan. Most of my family is in Hong Kong.
Please let me know if you get a chance to review. Thank you so much.
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Beautiful, Miriam – so well composed.
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Thank you, Toni! I’m glad you liked it!
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Beautiful poem Miriam and great job on the challenge!💖💖💖
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I was writing and revising since last night, Cindy. Had to make some changes because I overlooked the rhymes on lines 3 and 6. ❤ ❤ ❤
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That’s the beauty of WP and edit!!! Love it and do it often. 💕🌹
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Oh, I did it in my head, Cindy! I even did some of it when I was working out at the gym. I love doing it too. ❤ ❤
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Awe that is so beautiful! What a lovely poem! ❤
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I’m glad you liked it, Carol Anne! Take care. ❤
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I love the thought of kindness repeating, Miriam. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Mae! I like to repeat kindness as often as I could! ❤ ❤
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Wonderful, Miriam!
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Thank you so much, Jill! ❤
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Ilike the style of this poem; nice job!
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Thank you, Jim!
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You met the challenge admirably! I remember “Alouette” as a song we sang as a round when I was in elementary school.
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Thank you so much, Liz. I’m in love with Alouette, Liz. I may use it to write more poetry stories.
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You’re welcome, Miriam! It’s always gratifying to find a form that is a natural mode of creative expression.
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I’ll see how it goes, Liz. I want to get back to writing poems. Hopefully, I’ll find some fun forms to try.
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There are plenty to choose from!
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It’s true. I’ll see what I want to try next!
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Well done!
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Thank you, Mark!
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