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Lengthening Days — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

As the days grow longer
The storms grow stronger

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Learning from "Lengthening Days"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Lengthening Days" uses 2 lines to create a memorable verse — proof that effective poetry doesn't need to be long. Pay attention to the meter: the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables is what makes the rhyme stick in your head.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the words to Lengthening Days?
The lyrics to Lengthening Days are: As the days grow longer / The storms grow stronger
How many lines does Lengthening Days have?
"Lengthening Days" has 2 lines of verse.