(Many Thanks to Scott from the House of Bailey.Wordpress.com for the information)
* Reverse Cinquain: A form with one 5-line stanza in a syllabic pattern of two, eight, six, four, and two. Click the link above to learn new ways of writing Cinquain poetry.
An avid reader, Colleen M. Chesebro rekindled her love of writing poetry after years spent working in the accounting industry. These days, she loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction.
In addition to poetry books, Chesebro’s publishing career includes participation in various anthologies featuring short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. She’s an avid supporter of her writing community on Word Craft Poetry.com by organizing and sponsoring a weekly syllabic poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, where participants experiment with traditional and current forms of Japanese and American syllabic poetry.
Chesebro is an assistant editor of The Congress of the Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology & Gitty Up Press, a micro-press founded by Charli Mills and Carrot Ranch.
In January 2022, Colleen founded Unicorn Cats Publishing Services to assist poets and authors in creating eBooks and print books for publication. In addition, she creates affordable book covers for Kindle and print books.
Chesebro lives in the house of her dreams in mid-Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes with her husband and two (unicorn) cats, Chloe & Sophie.
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39 thoughts on ““My Journey,” A Reverse #Cinquain”
quite nice – I love the cinquain as it gives us more open expression
Cheers
Do you know makes my heart soar? Knowing you.
I just stopped by to say I’m going underground … got me some writing to do. I’ll see you in the fall … maybe.
So beautiful, Colleen, not only the words but the visual. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the runes. I have to head over to the Sisters to read your spread!
This is awesome! I had a bit of a brainwave this morning! Ha ha… To start each chapter of Book Two with a Cinquain. I need to get practising, never written a Cinquain before! Think I’ll start with a normal one and then graduate to a reverse one!
quite nice – I love the cinquain as it gives us more open expression
Cheers
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Thank you. Take a peek at some other versions on the link to Wikipedia. Great fun to write. ❤️
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This is cool.
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Check out the Wikipedia link. There’s more. I’m excited! 😍
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You handle this unusual poetic form well
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Thanks. Brand new form. I love the challenge. There are more forms too. Exciting! ❤️
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I look forward to it. I’m writing to response to your challenge right now. 🙂
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Great. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. 😀
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Do you know makes my heart soar? Knowing you.
I just stopped by to say I’m going underground … got me some writing to do. I’ll see you in the fall … maybe.
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Ha, ha! Get writing. That’s what I need to do! ❤️
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Simple but so very beautiful
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Thanks, Deb. I do like the brevity of words. ❤
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Always more to the journey…(K)
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It’s never dull! 😊❤️
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Nicely done, Colleen. And making the journey to find what makes your heart soar can also be wonderful.
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Thanks, Merril. The inward journey is always the most fulfilling. Did you check out the Wikipedia link. Lists of fun Cinquain examples. ❤️
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I will check it out. 🙂
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Fabulous, Colleen. I have made a note of this form of poetry.
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Did you check out the wikipedia link? There’s a few more there that are pretty cool, too. ❤
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Interesting image to accompany the journey of discovery, Colleen. ❤
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My rune stones… I’m enjoying the journey. The runes are a great way to learn more about yourself. Hugs, Olga. ❤
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I studied them in my 20’s many moons ago. Must revisit them in my drawer. 🙂
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I do a weekly read on my Sisters of the Fey blog. I’ve been keeping a journal of what I pick and the guidance. It’s quite eye opening. 😀 https://sistersofthefey.wordpress.com/2018/02/19/soul-work-week-beginning-2-19-18-three-rune-spread-message-from-the-runes/
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Thanks for the link, Colleen. Divine guidance is always a wonder.
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You’re most welcome. ❤️
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So beautiful, Colleen, not only the words but the visual. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the runes. I have to head over to the Sisters to read your spread!
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Thanks, Diana. I feel like the runes have led me down a path I was always supposed to follow. ❤ Thanks to you! 😀
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This is awesome! I had a bit of a brainwave this morning! Ha ha… To start each chapter of Book Two with a Cinquain. I need to get practising, never written a Cinquain before! Think I’ll start with a normal one and then graduate to a reverse one!
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Great idea. Have fun with it Marje. ❤
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WORDS AND FORM TO BRING THOUGHT TO LIVE–OUT OF THE NORM!
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Oh, thanks for sharing my poem. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. 😀
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Poetry is magic!!
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Exactly. I like to think that all poets and writers share the magic that others don’t see. 😀 ❤
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That is a beautiful way to phrase it!!
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Hi! Very nice I just discovered cinquain and even tried to write some myself.
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Well done. I hope you’ll join in. Cinquain are amazing!
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Thank you. I have two on my blog, I am writing one for each letter of the alphabet
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Here is the link to my weekly challenge:https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/04/24/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-81-enchant-shape-synonymsonly/. All you do is follow my directions, write your poem on your blog, and link back to me. I include your blog in the recap I do on Mondays. You can’t use the prompt words I suggest – instead you are required to find synonyms for the words. It’s great fun. ❤
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