calm seas
deep down below
a unique sea creature
swims around the darkest abyss
glowing
| Writing Prompt |
Compose a traditional cinquain
No MUSIC or VIDEOS/NO OTHER RULE OTHER THAN POEM MUST BE IN THE TRADITIONAL FORM
the following info is from FanStory about this format:
Cinquain Poem
A cinquain is written using a pattern. This type of poem only has five lines. Each line follows a specific pattern.
The traditional cinquain, as developed by Adelaide Crapsey, has five lines and a strict structure based on syllable count.
Line 1: Two syllables
Line 2: Four syllables
Line 3: Six syllables
Line 4: Eight syllables
Line 5: Two syllables
Example of Traditional Cinquain:
November Night
Listen . . .
With faint dry sound,
Like steps of passing ghosts,
The leaves, frost-crisp'd, break from the trees
And fall.
(may show more than 5 lines but that is a formatting issue--POEM MUST HAVE 5 LINES)
American poet Adelaide Crapsey created the cinquain[sing-KANE]-based on the Japanese haiku- around the turn of the century
More info can be found on FanStory
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