I learned about cinquains from Kammer, and I've come to think they're almost as fun as haiku. Here's how you go about writing one.
Line 2: two words to describe it -- tall, green
Line 3: three action words about it -- growing, reaching, standing
Line 4: a four or five word phrase describing the subject (a thought, not a complete sentence) -- a witness to the past
Line 5: one word that means the same thing as the first word, or a word that sums it all up -- future
Would you like to give it a try?
If so, click on "Comments" and start typing.
* This "tree" cinquain example was found on a Girl Scouts Web site. Original author unknown.
Posted by joydriven at October 8, 2003 08:00 AM | TrackBackunrelated to the poetry thing, but i thought it was neat you had americanphotojournalist.com in your links... i know the guy who built it...
you may also be interested in americanphotographyproject.com ...
Posted by: dwayne at October 8, 2003 09:24 AMthanks, dwayne. i think the site your friend built is very professionally and aesthetically done. it's my favorite of all the portfolio-type sites i've seen so far. i've had time only to skim the americanphotographyproject site yet, but it looks like a nice one! i look forward to exploring it, too.
Posted by: joy at October 8, 2003 09:33 AMOK. I'll start.
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cinquain
odd, circumstantial
whacking, tackling, colliding
a moment that crosses five timelines
encounter
time
swift, sure
pressing, demanding, fleeting
a commodity that we crave
investment
rose
pale, imperfect
unfolding, ungreening, becoming
a capsule of eternity
transformation
past
hard, painful
screaming, calming, ceasing
dullness of many days
present
future
hazy, bright
promising, exciting, alluring
the horizon of eternity
next
thought
vage, distinct
consuming, multiplying, dividing
Collaborates to my consequences
Reflection
that was fun joy, thanx for the recommendation.. can i do it again? hehe
Posted by: amanda at October 8, 2003 10:51 PMpanel
locked, bolted
transfering, deceiving, initiating
house of colored switches
human
tree
tall, brown
positioning, nailing, cursing
my place by merit
hell
hope
eternal, secure
all-encompassing, sanctifying, glorifying
my place by adoption
heaven
star
luminous, distant
shining, radiating, beckoning
in the dark sky
light