A cinquain poem follows a certain rule within its format. They go by syllables and sometimes the number of words. Also can be created by using different parts of speech.
The number of Words Method:
Line 1 = 1 word
Line 2= 2 Words
Line 3= 3 words
Line 4= 4 words
Line 5=1 word
I really don’t like limitations when writing but I still gave this a shot and I encourage all of you to step out your comfort box. Give it a try even if it sounds bad.
So here are my versions
First Poem:
Hate limiting creativity
This is getting annoying
Shoot like Cupid
Killed because of skin
That might have been worse than the first
I look suspicious
Means Blacks are here
Okay moving on. Let’s do one based on syllable count. Just a reminder they don’t have to rhyme but I like to rhyme.
The Syllables Method:
Line 1=2 syllables
Line 2=4 syllables
Line 3=6 syllables
Line 4=8 syllables
Line 5=2 syllables
Speechless
Waiting for cuffs
Instead I see bullets
Flying my way as I’m killed now
That was kinda fun. I know counting syllables can be hard so I used this site to check https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/
The Parts of Speech Method:
Line 1=noun
Line 2=2 adjectives
Line 3=3 -ing words
Line 4=a phrase
Line 5=another word for the noun from line 1
My Poem:
Suspicious, Guilty
Selling, Jogging, Sleeping
Are Still killed
Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/article-poetic-forms
This is the source where I got the idea. Thank you all for viewing. Show me your versions in the comments below. See you next time with more poetry. If you haven’t already check out my ABC Poem.
Originally published at https://piecesofkblog.com on July 10, 2020.
