Sabrina Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [FONT="Tahoma"]Hi! Let me explain this thread! It?s meant to be a fun game where anyone can post a type a poem in the format I?m about to explain. ^_^ You see, a Cinquain poem is a five lined poem in the following form: Line 1 - noun Line 2 - describes noun Line 3 - states action Line 4 - expresses a feeling Line 5 - synonym of line 1 An example would be: Sea Shells Sandy Beaches Buried beneath the sand How I enjoy exploring Crustaceans Now that is straight from a lesson on different types of poetry, I borrowed that from a text book. ^_~ Anyway, the idea is for you to post a poem using the format I?ve just provided. I?ll start! Mountain tops Snowy slopes Ice melting under the sun The waterfalls so peaceful and calm Sierras Alright! Next please! :catgirl:[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horendithas Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [COLOR="Indigo"]Alright, I?ll bite, even though I suck at poetry. Moonlight Illuminates the trees A clear and sharp night Lighting up my soul with joy Celestial Not sure if that's right or not though. [/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allamorph Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [FONT=Arial]Great idea, [COLOR="DarkRed"]Sabrina[/COLOR]. (This is probably yet another sign that I should dredge up the 55 Fiction thread.) I did some looking around on Cinquian structure, since my poetic knowledge is absolutely dismal, and the two styles I found are rather dissimilar....and both are rather confusing (to me, at least). So I say hang the code, and hang the rules. They're more like guidelines anyway. [CENTER]---------------- Maine coon Quick-eyed, mercurial Loud, happy chirruping "Scratch my nose!" Shadow[/CENTER][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3minds Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Gun fire Shooting threw the night The light of life it takes Fatality did i do it right, ohh yeah this is fun. :animesmil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [SIZE="1"]Sounds fun. [INDENT]Wind, Imperceptible breath Softly caressing my face Wonder, where do you come from ? Breeze.[/INDENT][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberinkula Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 [COLOR="DarkSlateGray"][FONT="Book Antiqua"][SIZE="1"]Not good at these kinds of poems. But it's worth a shot. Pain, dark and torturous. Deeply cuts the skin. Gives me something to kill about. Suffering. Water, blue like the eyes of truth. Touches the world with peace. Allows love to line the glass. Liquid. Metatron, a messenger of the holy land. He guids us all into heaven. Shines love and grace upon the land. Serraphim. Barry the Chopper. a murderous slayer. Cuts the innocent to shreds. Terrorizes our worst fears. Homicidal maniac. Hope you don't me making four.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrina Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [FONT="Tahoma"][quote name='Allamorph;808525][FONT=Arial]Great idea,[COLOR="DarkRed"]Sabrina[/COLOR]. [/FONT][/QUOTE]Thanks! :catgirl:[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial']I did some looking around on Cinquian structure, since my poetic knowledge is absolutely dismal, and the two styles I found are rather dissimilar....and both are rather confusing (to me, at least). So I say hang the code, and hang the rules. They're more like guidelines anyway.[/FONT][/quote]You are correct there are some very strict rules pertaining to the amount of syllables in each line or even words used. I chose to stick with the simpler format of what should be on each line and leave the other more rigid rules out. I figured the game would be more fun and inclusive by doing that. I mean the cinquain is a highly structured form of poetry. It requires a fluent and flexible writer. The format commands attention to word choice, word meaning, syllabication, and parts of speech, while at the same time expressing a meaningful message. But that kind of takes the fun out of an informal game in my opinion. And now that I've rambled... I'll make another one. ^_^ [CENTER]Friends Diverse symmetry Going to a movie Such wonderful times and memories Roommate[/CENTER] And yes I was thinking of Indi when I wrote that one. Hehe.[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horendithas Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [COLOR="Indigo"]Alright, I'll write another one Sabrina. Since your last one was related to me, now I have to. Though mine will be a different topic. :p [CENTER] Roses Petals and thorns Blooming in silent grace Fragrances soft and silky Floribunda[/CENTER] Anyway, I like that you did away with the more rigid format Sabrina... That makes it more fun when you don't have to worry about the rules so much. Heh.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desbreko Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [color=#4B0082]Your banner and avatar made me do it, Sabrina. Uniforms All the same I laugh in the end Summer clothes are cute Sailor fuku[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachmaninoff Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Well this does look like fun so... [CENTER]Music Notes full of rhythm Bow drawn across a string Melodies of joy come forth Songs[/CENTER] And yes... I think you were expecting music in there somehow. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [SIZE="1"]More rules ? And here I thought it was sufficiently complex already. Road Endless in front of me I traverse you for infinity Seeking, wandering, journeying Path[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaryanna Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [COLOR="DarkGreen"][FONT="Book Antiqua"]I suck at poetry, but something simple without all the complex rules? [CENTER]Dog Fluffy fur Jumping in the air Happiness knows no bounds Bichon[/CENTER] And yes... I had to do one about Aaryanna, hehe. [/FONT][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [center][size=1]Bulldog Patty White and fatty Barking at my computer Jealous of my love? Trouble[/center] -Shy[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 [CENTER]Marionette Full of evil Swinging your hammer Energetic and proud Puppetmon[/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrina Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 [FONT="Tahoma"]Great poems everyone. :catgirl: My next one kind of reflects a little of what I'm currently reading since the book is at a point where a battle is being fought. [CENTER]War Terrible, Pain Destruction, Death, Despair More than life is lost Soldier[/CENTER][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunfallE Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"][quote name='Sabrina'][FONT="Tahoma"]Line 1 - noun Line 2 - describes noun Line 3 - states action Line 4 - expresses a feeling Line 5 - synonym of line 1[/FONT][/QUOTE]Hmmm... Since I'm not into poetry, I had never heard of this before. Seems simple enough as explained though so I'll give it a try. [CENTER]Stars Twinkle, Bright Shining, Moving, Falling May my wish come true Luminary[/CENTER][/FONT][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 [INDENT][SIZE="1"]House Brick-built, two-storey Doors opened Son returns Home[/SIZE][/INDENT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrina Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 [FONT="Tahoma"]I love all the different things you guys choose to make poems about. From wishes coming true and loved ones returning home. :catgirl: [CENTER] Poem Verse and line Flowing from a pen My heart unfolds Sonnet[/CENTER][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allamorph Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [FONT="Arial"]I'm just excited to see people in here again. Felt kinda lonely for a while....[COLOR=#EDEDED]after kalon left.[/COLOR] [CENTER]Jazz Laid-back; hip Feelin' the groove [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRpZb3XPrXw"][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Pick Up the Pieces![/COLOR][/URL] Soul Music[/CENTER] [/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [SIZE="1"][INDENT]Voyages Where no man has gone before Going boldly Picard Rocks Trek[/INDENT] Alright, so that pic in the Complaint thread forced me to make this one, heh heh. ^_^; [/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachmaninoff Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Allamorph'][FONT="Arial"][CENTER]Jazz Laid-back; hip Feelin' the groove [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRpZb3XPrXw"][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Pick Up the Pieces![/COLOR][/URL] Soul Music[/CENTER][/FONT][/QUOTE]Nice. And I'm sure you know exactly what I mean. :p [quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]Alright, so that pic in the Complaint thread forced me to make this one, heh heh. ^_^; [/SIZE][/QUOTE]I saw that, heh. Picard so wins. Anyway back to why I'm even here. [CENTER]Fairy Wings, Silk Fluttering, Dashing, Casting A graceful flight of beauty Sprite[/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Rachmaninoff']I saw that, heh. Picard so wins. Anyway back to why I'm even here.[/QUOTE] [SIZE="1"]Heh thanks Darren. I'm really addicted to this thread, this is some fun stuff. Allamorph, better revive 55 Fiction too. [INDENT]Sky, Azure blue, oceans wide Beginning, living, ending Childlike desire to touch The Heavens[/SIZE][/INDENT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihoruru Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 ...i'll give it a try... Heart Like a single blooming rose Soaring gently with the wings of a dove In a moments time, bringing life and color onto the blank canvas Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaryanna Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 [COLOR="DarkGreen"][FONT="Book Antiqua"]These poems are fun since they are so simple and easy for making one about just about anything. Usually I don't like poetry, heh. [CENTER]Flower Colors of gold Greeting the day They dance to the beat of spring Daffodils [/CENTER][/FONT][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaryanna_Mom Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I haven't read or done any poetry in so long, but removing the restrictions makes this look like it would be fun to do. [CENTER]Baby Girl Blonde and blue eyed Happy, Cheerful, Smiling Love knows no bounds Daughter[/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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