Day 17 ~ Cinquain Poem (pattern 1) for #NationalPoetryMonth for “30 poems in 30 days”

I really love cinquain poetry. Depending on where you get your instructions there are a few variations. I’ve narrowed it down to three and today will share with you the one I call “pattern one.”

Cinq is French for FIVE ~ this poem has five lines that follow a specific pattern.

This short five-lined poem doesn’t have an actual title; rather, the FIRST line (two syllables in this case) becomes the title.

It does not rhyme and in this version you count the number of SYLLABLES per line and each line has specific requirements. The first line has 2 syllables; each line increases by 2 syllables until the last line, which returns to 2 syllables.

RESIST the urge to add words - follow the pattern - you'll be surprised at your results!!

1^st line ~ two syllables – the subject (or title) or your poem

2^nd line ~ four syllables that describe the title/subject

3^rd line ~ six syllables that express action

4^th line ~ eight syllables that express a thought or feeling

5^th line ~ two syllables that show a synonym for title (restates your subject using a   

               different word)

Here are some of my poems as examples of a cinquain poem, (pattern 1):

 

Poems

Feelings expressed

From down deep in my heart

So you know who I am I’ll sing

Word Songs

© 2011 Stephanie Abney

          

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Children
A gift from God
Grace our lives for a time
Remain in our hearts forever
Precious

   © 1999 Stephanie Abney

   

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Comfort
Feeling secure
Where judgment has no place
Wrapped in the safety of your arms
Husband

    © 1998 Stephanie Abney

Let’s create!!

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