Home » Poems » Emile Pinet » The Whisper of Leaves

Emile Pinet | + Follow Poet |

The Whisper of Leaves

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Emile Pinet.

Alouette

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.

Spring is all but gone, Summer sears the dawn. And diurnal creatures stir as the sun's first rays forecast brighter days filled with the light they prefer. Glistening dewdrops carpet fields and crops. And as a gold sphere appears igniting daylight, eagles prep for flight the moment morning mist clears. The whisper of leaves rustles through the trees. And as robin-egg-blue skies usher Summer in, yet to our chagrin Spring's forced to bid us goodbye. A magical time, soon summer temps climb. But after Autumn begins, the changing leaves start to fall heeding winter's call, as our tilted planet spins. (Alouette) 6/6/2016

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/14/2018 9:51:00 PM

Lovely and awesome surprising last line. Well done, Emile.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 6/10/2016 6:08:00 PM

This is beautiful, Emile-----here, in Florida it's just Hot

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/10/2016 6:19:00 PM

Thanks Jerry, your visit is most appreciated. Emile.

John Hamilton

Date: 6/7/2016 1:54:00 AM

Very nice rhyme scheme, does sound like a song, very well done! As always!

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/7/2016 7:37:00 AM

As always, I am in your debt, thanks John. Emile.

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/6/2016 10:27:00 PM

A new and interesting form Emile, one I am unfamiliar with. Lovely write...

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/7/2016 7:34:00 AM

Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Stephanie Stanley

Date: 6/6/2016 5:00:00 PM

AMAZING!!! I also appreciate the Alouette lesson :) Steph

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/7/2016 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Stephanie, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/6/2016 4:03:00 PM

Ah...the magic of fun filled summer days. Beach days here when tourists flock and locals know secluded uncrowded places to enjoy their leisure time. You wrote this lovely Alouette form with perfect meter Emile. A real joy to read. Thank you for the summer fun! #7 ; )

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/6/2016 4:43:00 PM

Thanks Connie, you are my inspiration my dear, you always have such a pleasant outlook on life, I'm happy to have met you. Emile.

Miraj Raha

Date: 6/6/2016 12:07:00 PM

This poem has made my day Sir Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/6/2016 4:40:00 PM

Thank you Miraj, for taking the time to read and comment on my poem, I appreciate it. Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/6/2016 8:28:00 AM

Absolutely delightful to read this uplifting poem Emile - today we have the hottest day of the year so far - summer has arrived!:-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/6/2016 9:01:00 AM

Thanks Jan. it's always a pleasure to hear from you. Emile.