Cinquains : Poetry with 5 lines

Cinquains

5 lines arranged in a specific sequence:  can you figure out the pattern? 

Penguin

White, black

Swimming, waddling, tobogganing

Hunting for it’s lunch

Adélie

Format for Writing a Cinquain:

Line 1: One word (a noun, the subject of the poem)
Line 2: Two words (adjectives that describe the subject in line 1)
Line 3: Three words (-ing action verbs–participles–that relate to the subject in line 1)
Line 4: Four words (a phrase or sentence that relates feelings about the subject in line 1)
Line 5: One word (a synonym for the subject in line 1 or a word that sums it up)
Alternative Line 5 for older poets: Five words (a phrase or sentence that further relates feelings about the subject in line 1)

Sometimes each line is centered to create a diamond or tree-like shape.

 Owned By A Cat

Peepers

Majestic queen

Mightily snatches prey

Aloof, haughty, and crazy quick

We are honored to serve her needs

Spoiled Cat



               - Caren Krutsinger




From 3milliondogs.com

A Cinquain by Charlotte

Peacock

Pretty feathers with eyes,

Charging forward, Bobbing for food, flying low,

Displaying gorgeously in springtime for the 

Peahen