http://slow.writerscafe.org/LisaTross The original writings of author Lisa Trossarello en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776026245 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A cinquain is a 5 line poem with 22 syllables. The pattern is 2-4-6-8-2 for the lines. Cinquains are always titled, which effectively gives you a sixth line in which to convey your message. This poetic form was invented by Adelaide Crapsey. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/308349/ Fantastic! I'm finally a winner!With my winnings, I'm gonna buy dinner.There's a Happy Meal IHave been dying to try--(Pretty good for a lowly beginner.);-) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/304409/ Do not let this icon confuse you,It is merely up here to amuse you.The limericks we writeHave no road signs in sight--If you thought that they did, we'll excuse you. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/296736/ As you can see, not all limericks are funny... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/296131/ Colonel Angus has gained much renownAs the most cunning linguist in town.He won't boast, bray or brag,But his tongue sure can wag;Knows his subjects in, out, up and down! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/295573/ Your visage? Astounding! And soI must avert eyes or I'll goAs blind as a bat,For your beauty's such thatMortal men can not look on you—Oh!Shoot!I only looked up for a second;Your aura, it called me, it beckoned!Now I'm in a bind'Cause I'm sure as hell blind—This.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/295016/ There once was a woman whose thighs,Were as strong as a wiseman is wise.She took great delight,In squeezing men tight,If they satisfied her with their size.Of course, we know size doesn't matter.Whether it's shorter or fatter,It's all how you move,Once you get in that groove,An.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/294433/ This is a cinquain series. A cinquain is a five line poem with an exact number of syllables on each line. 2-4-6-8-2 is the pattern for the amount of syllables per line. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/294428/ Though the judge had said "cease and desist",The man still hit his wife with his fist.So she pulled out a gunAnd counted to one—At her funeral they whisper, "She missed..." But, you say, limericks are suppposed to be funny...No... It's not funny. I kn.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/294420/ They sought limericks that strove to defineTheir logo -- a cryptic road sign.What was difference so greatFrom the last Exit 8?Still a puzzle, here on the last line... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LisaTross/294080/