Cinquain

a type of poem now forgotten....

Wild mint

That grows at ease

At the edge of a field

Do not hide yourself in false shame

Be proud !

Author's Note

invented by the American poet Adelaide Crapsey ( 1878 - 1914 ).I don`t normally write like this, but I loved the name cinquain. Follows a 2/4/6 /8/2 syllable format.(And yes, she was really called Adelaide Crapsey...)

Reviews

[Mark]

I love things that are wild. Why mint would hide in shame is something to ponder. Nice poem.

[Mockingbird]

this is good advice for someone who prefers to remain in periphery. i guess following a form inspires one to create similar art.

[Sami Khalil]

Wild and rare . Be true to yourself and be yourself. Like the wild mint...Well done sir...:)

[SyberRose]

Lovely Cinquain indeed...I enjoyed Quins response about picking it for Easter dinner...I lived in the
city...no wild mint around my house.:)

[Coyote Song]

Nice poem. I like the format, the descriptions are peaceful, the overall feel of the poem is a positive one. I think I'll give this style of poem a try.

[Stefon Napier]

I like this poem a lot. A little poem you can keep to yourself. The kind of wisdom you put in your pocket and goes everywhere with you.

[quinfinn]

i love this, and i love wild mint....we used to chew it as kids and bring it home to mom so she could make mint sauce for the lamb at easter dinner...wonderful poem!

[Tina Kline]

I like your poem, its short yet powerful, it really gets the readers attention in a positive way. I like the form too!

[Keith]

Nice work, simple but appealing.