If you shy away from certain poetry forms because of the complicated rules, then the cinquain (Sin-Kane) might be the form for you!

The rules are simple. A cinquain is a five-line poem with a 2/4/6/8/2 syllable count for each line (the first line has 2 syllables, the second line has four syllables, and so on). Cinquains usually describe something with vivid imagery and are meant to convey a specific mood or emotion.

I had fun writing a cinquain from one of the poetry prompts below. Do you want to give it a try? Pick a number between 1 and 9 then arrow over to the next slide to see the photo you will use to write your cinquain.

I chose number 8, a photo of a boy blowing on dandelion fluff. This is what I came up with:

Dandelion

Wishes
are small seeds sown,
while crouching on one knee.
Scatter them with hopeful breath and
believe.

©Danna Smith at poetrypop.com all rights reserved

THANKS FOR POPPING IN!

If you enjoy Poetry Pop, please like and share the love with your friends and family using the buttons below. I am growing my site and always appreciate a shoutout. And as always, thank you for following the blog for your little pop of poetry.