Gardens At Keukenhoff Alouette

Gardens at Keukenhoff (Alouette) As the tulips rise With their sweet surprise Fragrance permeates the air Colors cover land From God's divine hand In these gardens we all share. Such astounding views Come enjoy the hues As varied blossoms cascade. Seek a bench to gaze At the mirror maze With lush tulips on parade. 2-19-19 Gardens Poetry Contest~Premiere Fourth Place~ Sponsor Chantelle Anne Cooke 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