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Cinqku

 

The Cinqku form is a tanka (cinquain) variation created by Denis M. Garrison. Cinqku follows a strict 17 syllable count arranged in five successive lines of 2-3-4-6-2 syllables. A TURN is used on the fourth line indicated by a dash - or three periods . . . or a colon : Punctuation and capitals can be used, or all lower case, your choice.

lilacs tight clusters of mauve florets drained of their sweet nectar... by bees (Cinqku) 05,11,2019 Writing Challenge 1, May 2019 - Cinqku- Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Dear Heart

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Date: 6/27/2019 8:00:00 PM
It’s a joy to return and offer you my congratulations on your wonderful win with this exceptional poem, Emile. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Emile Pinet
Date: 6/28/2019 8:26:00 AM
Thanks Susan, you always bring a smile to my day my friend, Emile.
Date: 6/24/2019 10:55:00 PM
Congrats, Emile. Well done.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 6/25/2019 7:15:00 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 5/15/2019 1:05:00 PM
Congrats Emile to win on your wonderful poem. 'Tight Clusters' is most appropriate adjective.
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Date: 5/14/2019 9:59:00 AM
Emile congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this beautifully penned piece. And what a lovely image !
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Emile Pinet
Date: 5/15/2019 8:06:00 AM
Thanks Constance, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 5/14/2019 3:31:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win Emile ... lovely flowers in beautiful color :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2019 9:17:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 5/13/2019 6:32:00 PM
REally really nice one, Emile, and I love this flower. Your "turn" was excellent. Congrats
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Date: 5/14/2019 9:17:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, you have made my day my friend, Emile.
Date: 5/12/2019 7:33:00 PM
Oh, I love lilacs and I enjoyed your poem, Emile. Your vivid imagery arouses the senses so beautifully. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Emile Pinet
Date: 5/12/2019 8:40:00 PM
Thank you so much Susan, I love lilacs as well my friend, Emile.
Date: 5/11/2019 10:15:00 PM
Dang it Emile! This is good! Best of luck! But, this is a winner to me!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 5/12/2019 8:08:00 AM
Thanks so much P.S., you have brought a smile to my day my friend, Emile.

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