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* 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.
Colleen M. Chesebro is a Michigan Poet who loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction. Colleen sponsors a weekly syllabic poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, on wordcraftpoetry.com where participants learn how to write traditional and current forms of syllabic poetry. A published author, Colleen is also an editor of “Word Weaving, a Word Craft Journal of Syllabic Verse, also found on wordcraftpoetry.com. Colleen’s mission is to bring the craft of writing syllabic poetry to anyone who thinks they can’t be a poet.
Recently, she created the Double Ennead, a 99-syllable poetry form for the Carrot Ranch literary community at carrotranch.com. Colleen’s poetry has appeared in various anthologies and journals including “Hedgerow-a journal of small poems,” and “Poetry Treasures1 & 2” a collection of poetry from the poet/author guests of Robbie Cheadle on the “Treasuring Poetry” blog series on “Writing to be Read."
Colleen published “Word Craft: Prose & Poetry, The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry,” which illustrates how to write various syllabic poetry forms used in her Tanka Tuesday challenges; and a collection of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories called, “Fairies, Myths & Magic: A Summer Celebration,” dedicated to the Summer Solstice. She contributed a short story called “The Changeling,” in the “Ghostly Rites Anthology 2020,” published by Plaisted Publishing House.
Find Colleen at Word Craft: Prose & Poetry at wordcraftpoetry.com.
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!
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Colleen M. Chesebro—Prose Metrist
Crafting Syllabic Poetry is my Ikigari 💜
One day, I stumbled across the Japanese word Ikigari. After some research, I discovered iki means life. In Japanese, Gai means worth or value. When these words combine, they form the definition of ikigari, which is life’s worth. It’s often translated or interpreted as a reason for getting up in the morning. So, yes, writing syllabic poetry is my ikigari.
I also believe writing syllabic poetry strengthens our writing skills. When we create poetry, we gain command of language; cultivate a healthy vocabulary, master literary devices such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, and allegory. We learn to work in imagery. We connect with our ikigari.
When I’m not writing poetry or crafting short stories, you’ll find me digging in my garden, or playing with my two unicorn cats, Chloe & Sophie. I live in East Lansing, Michigan with my husband—my soul mate. Most days you can find me writing poetry on wordcraftpoetry.com. 💜
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Find your poetry magic and start writing!
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quite nice – I love the cinquain as it gives us more open expression
Cheers
Thank you. Take a peek at some other versions on the link to Wikipedia. Great fun to write. ❤️
This is cool.
Check out the Wikipedia link. There’s more. I’m excited! 😍
You handle this unusual poetic form well
Thanks. Brand new form. I love the challenge. There are more forms too. Exciting! ❤️
I look forward to it. I’m writing to response to your challenge right now. 🙂
Great. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. 😀
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.
Ha, ha! Get writing. That’s what I need to do! ❤️
Simple but so very beautiful
Thanks, Deb. I do like the brevity of words. <3
Always more to the journey…(K)
It’s never dull! 😊❤️
Nicely done, Colleen. And making the journey to find what makes your heart soar can also be wonderful.
Thanks, Merril. The inward journey is always the most fulfilling. Did you check out the Wikipedia link. Lists of fun Cinquain examples. ❤️
I will check it out. 🙂
Fabulous, Colleen. I have made a note of this form of poetry.
Did you check out the wikipedia link? There’s a few more there that are pretty cool, too. <3
Interesting image to accompany the journey of discovery, Colleen. <3
My rune stones… I’m enjoying the journey. The runes are a great way to learn more about yourself. Hugs, Olga. <3
I studied them in my 20’s many moons ago. Must revisit them in my drawer. 🙂
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/
Thanks for the link, Colleen. Divine guidance is always a wonder.
You’re most welcome. ❤️
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!
Thanks, Diana. I feel like the runes have led me down a path I was always supposed to follow. <3 Thanks to you! 😀
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!
Great idea. Have fun with it Marje. <3
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Oh, thanks for sharing my poem. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. 😀
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Poetry is magic!!
Exactly. I like to think that all poets and writers share the magic that others don’t see. 😀 <3
That is a beautiful way to phrase it!!
Hi! Very nice I just discovered cinquain and even tried to write some myself.
Well done. I hope you’ll join in. Cinquain are amazing!
Thank you. I have two on my blog, I am writing one for each letter of the alphabet
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. <3