CINQUAINS

My cinquains are easy-to-read poems on various topics, be it an animate or inanimate object, each trying to capture a moment, a feeling or sensation.

Cinquain #12

Finger of God touched them violet lilies bloom their soft whisper caressing the fountain.

Cinquain #1

Light spills breaking shadows weaves a patchwork of hues painter’s dreamscape etched into his palette

Cinquain #10

Pillow my closest mate. I walk around in it, from inside, looking out. I cry alone. The bond that binds us close is when I rest in you, and you in me - our heads on one pillow.

Cinquain #11

Rejoice at the beauty of snowfall perched on trees dazzling prism of white gems by sun’s light.

Cinquain #2

Her voice a cruel thrust plunged deep into his mind. Cold shivers made a ladder of his spine.

Cinquain #3

I learned to watch the sands of shifting friendships sink like tides that ebb and flow with wind pushing.

Cinquain #4

Scrawny cats gather close. A bevy of them meet on the gravel sand discussing conquests.

Cinquain #5

Mountains with crests of snow look somber and sleepy as mists of dawn creep slow.

Cinquain #7

Calm sea curves in white frill, as gentle, lazy waves dash against each other, playing catch me.

Cinquain #8

Children voices running melodies, like dancing beacons, just before night gives way to day.

Cinquain #9

Old man fine lines of age threading their way around corners of his eyes, break into a smile