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Infographic: How to Write a Cinquain Poem

By Will Willingham 11 Comments

We have Adelaide Crapsey, the butterfly, the reverse, Spanish quintillas and Sicilian quintains. Don’t miss our new How to Write a Cinquain infographic and cheer for your favorite variation.

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Poetry Prompt: The Reverse Cinquain

By Heather Eure

reverse cinquain poetry prompt

We’ve added a little challenge this week as we’re learning to write the reverse cinquain. Hop in and take a ride with us—in reverse gear. It’s going to be fun.

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Cinquain Poetry Prompt: The Superposition

By Heather Eure 25 Comments

cinquain superposition poetry prompt

From careful study of Japanese poetry like haiku, Adelaide Crapsey crafted the cinquain. Learn about the similarities between the two poetry forms, the “superposition” of poetic elements, and create a cinquain of your own.

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The Early Cinquain: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 9 Comments

early cinquain poetry prompt

The inspiration for the modern cinquain form was the simple style and flow of the early English five-line stanza. Check out a poem from one of the foundational poets who influenced the modern cinquain and write some lines of poetry with us.

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Poetry Prompt: The Crapsey Cinquain

By Heather Eure 51 Comments

crapsey cinquain poetry prompt

Adelaide Crapsey offered her unique stamp on American poetry with the cinquain. Learn more about this easy-to-practice poetry form and apply what you’ve learned with some cinquain poetry of your own. Join us!

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