Cinquain I
Similar to haiku, laddered
cinquains provide a nice structure for a simple poem. This cinquain
uses a syllable count of 2-4-6-8-2. This form is sometimes referred to
as an American cinquain.
Cinquain I
By Annmarie Lockhart
Shiraz.
Three spilled blood drops
Splash the bone tablecloth.
The remains of last night’s dinner
With you.
Cinquain I
By Annmarie Lockhart
Shiraz.
Three spilled blood drops
Splash the bone tablecloth.
The remains of last night’s dinner
With you.
Posted by Annmarie at 6/8/2009 11:09 PM 
Categories: today's words, vox poetica originals
Tags: Annmarie Lockhart cinquain American cinquain
Categories: today's words, vox poetica originals
Tags: Annmarie Lockhart cinquain American cinquain
This was close to the bone and graphically jarring. I like it very much because you have said so damn much in such a few lines. Brilliant!
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You nailed this one--perfect
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