Line 1 - 2 syllables
Line 2 - 4 syllables
Line 3 - 6 syllables
Line 4 - 8 syllables
Line 5 - 2 syllables
An alternate version of the cinquain poem, often called a “word cinquain” is based on words, instead of syllables. “Word cinquains” have the following pattern:
Line 1 - 1 word
Line 2 - 2 words
Line 3 - 3 words
Line 4 - 4 words
Line 5 - 1 word
There are no specific rules about writing a cinquain other than that it must have five lines and the correct syllable count (or, if writing a word cinquain, the correct word count). However, as with haiku, there are many suggestions for writing a good cinquain. Most poets feel that it is better to stick with concrete objects than with abstract ideas (“My Dog” rather than “Happiness”). It is also true that mixing the emphasis of the syllables (or words) will create a stronger effect than writing a string of words with similar lengths and emphasis. Other poetic devices such as assonance and alliteration can be used to help make your cinquain poem memorable. Organizing the ideas in your cinquain to follow the order below is another suggestion:
Line 1 – Title (2 syllables or 1word)
Line 2 - Description of the title (4 syllables or 2 words)
Line 3 - Some action about the title (6 syllables or 3 words)
Line 4 - Feeling about the title (8 syllables or 4 words)
Line 5 - Synonym (similar word) for title (2 syllables or 1 word)
Write at least three cinquain poems in order to receive full credit for this journal entry.
Fire
Burns brightly
Just like hope
And Brings Us Warmth
Flames
Friends
Supports us
And loves us
Always there for us
Buddies
Enemies
Hate them
Learn from them
May possibly become friends
Rival
Awww, I really like your poems, especially the one about friends ;)
ReplyDeleteYour poems are so true, and so short, even thought it's a cinquain poem I'm still really impressed by how you can explain something so vividly through a few simple words.
The enemies poem is so full of hatred, and very realistic, I like it a lot too :D