General Poetry posted August 21, 2024


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The resilience of the neonate

Premature Birth

by Terry Reilly

Alive,
 
I arrive, contrive to survive,
 
and thrive!



2-8-2 writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a poem with the following syllable count: 2-8-2. So that's two syllables for your first line, eight for your second and two again for your final line.


The miracle of modern scientific medicine, underpinned by God*s protective love, means that babies born three months premature, even more, have a fighting chance of survival and beyond. Halleliuia!
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