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Roses



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Roses
Thorny, scented
Buds, develop, mature
Fragrant splendor, dropping endless
Petals

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The True Cinquain

L1. 2 syllables, 1 (noun)/topic word
L2. 4 syllables, 2 descriptive words (adjectives)
L3. 6 syllables, 3 words that express action that relates to line 1
L4. 8 syllables, 4 words (feelings or a complete sentence) that relates to line 1
L5. 2 syllables, 1 word (synonym of line 1 or a word that sums it up)

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  • lianonsidhe silver member
    May 30, 2008

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    I love roses too!
    Love the line:
    'dropping endless petals'
    It gives the poem many interpretations, like rosy red lips dripping lies.


  • illusions
    March 30, 2007

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    pretty cinquain - i love this form...it forces you to think carefully about word choice and the image you want to convey. nice job with this one

  • deleteit
    March 16, 2007

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    Cinquains always prove to have a great form. There is just something about them...and the subject of roses is by far one of my favs. Wonderful write


  • Huntress silver member
    February 8, 2007
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    But they smell so good.