Definition of Cinquain Cinquain can be defined as, “Any short poem consisting of five, usually unrhymed lines containing, respectively, two, four, six, eight, and two syllables.” History and Origin The cinquain form was invented by the American poet Adelaide Crapsey, while the inspiration for the development of this poetry form has been drawn from the Japanese haiku and tanka. Her famous collection of poetry, Verse, published in 1915 consists of 18 Cinquain poems. Carl Sandburg and Louis Utermeyer are some other notable poets who have utilized this form in their poetry. Pattern of Cinquain Poems Line1: Two syllables Line2: Four syllables Line 3: Six syllables Line 4: Eight syllables Line 5: Two syllables..
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