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Cinquain Poetry and its definition (2)
Hi fellow poets. I don't know if you have come across this form of poetry but it is both a challenge and fun. Below is how it works and an example.
Cinquain Poetry Type has five lines.
Line 1: is one word (the title)
Line 2: is two words that describe the title.
Line 3: is three words that tell the action
Line 4: is four words that express the feeling
Line 5: is one word that recalls the title
Example of Cinquain Poetry
Tree
Strong, Tall
Swaying, swinging, sighing
Memories of summer
Oak
American poet Adelaide Crapsey created the cinquain based on the Japanese haiku
Hope you enjoy this post.
Stephen.