Melt Down

Cinquain one sentence, five lines 2/4/6/8/2 syllables with imagery

Slow thaw
for ice needles,
as sun glare gleams brightly
illuminating clear crystal's
swan song.

Reviews

[Lorry]

This is beautiful Chris and in my head, the Cranberries song the icicle melts played along to your stunning image, that to me is reminiscent of the cycle of life and rebirth, as well as a moment that is timeless in the greater scheme of things, yet you can't drag your eyes away from its beauty.
A perfect example of how 22 syllables can conjure a thousand in the readers mind.

Ps...stil not here until the festive apocalypse is over, so if santa asks, you ain't seen me :)

[Chris Shaw]

Lorry, I was so pleased I tempted you out of your self imposed anti Santa break. Your review was lovely. I will have to remind myself of the Cranberries song. Now go and hide. I hear sleigh bells.

Chris

[Lorry]

I'm not worried, i've put spikes inthe fireplace, so ig he does try to break and enter, santa will get kebab'd.
I have seen some worrying signs of christmas poems appearing on her though, so i'm going to hide under my bed until boxing day :)

[Chris Shaw]

That sounds awfully painful Lorry. No Christmas poem from me until at least three days before Christmas.

Chris

[AYVID N]

I love the images drawn here. Sun rays illuminating the last of the icicles’ brilliance. Yet, a good feeling to give in to the warmth. A brilliant poem Chris! I just loved it 💕

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks DIVYA, it wasn't easy to do. You think one sentence, but then five lines of syllable count. I had my work cut out on this one.

Chris

[AYVID N]

I know...there are so many aspects to take care of. I’m glad it came out so well. The effort is always so worth it.

You’re most welcome Chris. 💕

[Fran Marie]

I see the cinquain chain continues at WC..
This winter one you've written is described
quite beautifully..nice work Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Fran. Yes they are still popping up. Thank you for your lovely review.

Chris

[Norman 223]

Cinquaines
Are new to me
But you have now whetted
My appetite to try one for
Myself

NB. If only you could have seen me struggling with this, Chris - that would supply the image. :-)

Norm.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Norman. They may be brevity in a little parcel, but I do not find these easy. I revised this one numerous times. I can imagine you trying. I remember my attempts.

Chris

[Relic]

I can see the image perfectly. I recall when I was very young, I tore one off the side of my house and somehow wound up cutting myself on it. lol

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. Yes they are as sharp as daggers. At least the ends soften when they start to melt. Beautiful to look at though.

Chris

[Maxwell Ryder]

I kept thinking, “in the lane, snow is glistening”. Winter like any season has its beauty.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Maxwell. Winter brings great beauty as well as the cold. Thank you for your visit.

Chris