Glow
Wonderfully bright,
Eternal in thought
Within everything we seek,
Passionately
Explication:
This is a cinquain poem in its most basic form:
1st line - one word (title)
2nd line - two words
3rd line - three words
4th line - four words
5th line - one word
I chose to construct this poem in this style because I admire the impact that a short poem can make upon a reader. I decided to use "Glow" as my title and theme because it refers to the burning brightness of colour and has a greater connection to more vivid colours as opposed to other darker, more mellow ones. I tried to include as many descriptive words and imagery as I could, but in a poem consisting of only eleven words it was challenging. This cinquain was constructed to appeal to the connection between sight and thought.
Hey Alistair,
ReplyDeleteI like this poem, it's short but sweet (and simple too). And simple goes a long way in my books. I agree with you about the impact a short poem can have on a reader and this poem is a good example. The length and the simplicity juxtapose themselves against your word choice and imagery. I definitely think you achived your goal of making the connection between sight and thought in the poem. Great job!
Short, concise, and deep.
ReplyDeleteA strong and powerful poem that achieves much with 11 words.