Thank you Sleep

free verse

rhymed verse

haiku

limerick

This poem has no rhyme scheme.

This poem has a repeated rhyme scheme.

This poem has a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

This poem has an AABBA rhyme pattern.

Rest is good for your health.

Snoozing is not good for you.

Wash your hands when you sneeze.

Good health is rewarded with play time.

“Coughing, creeping, dripping, eww.” (line 2)

“Itchy, jitter, knocking knees,” (line 5)

“Thank you, Sleep! I’m sick no more.” (line 12)

“Out the door to play: X- Y- Zoom!” (line 16)

“Flush, gunk, hic. I’m sick. ” (line 3)

“L-m-n-o-pia ooze. (Oh, please.)” (line 6)

 “Onomatopoeia-ick!” (line 8)

“I feel great. Now, I’m awake!” (line 14)

“Ultra-Vultra, whoosh and whoom,” (line 15)

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