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I was born under the star sign 'Pisces' and as the saying goes "You can't get over that". I have life-long interests in water, fish, the sea, sailing and everything wet and aquatic. I have a scientific background in the environment and fisheries. I have written extensively on many topics. I have created and manage a gaggle of websites. I have now retired and live in the 'Shark Shack' by the sea near Jervis Bay, on the South Eastern coast of Australia. I sail, fish, walk, dive and swim as much as I can with the motto: 'Diving for Pearls'. My main focus is on didactic poems. I love the poems of Dylan Thomas and my favorite movie is 'Under Milk Wood' (a radio play, made into a film). I also like Les Murray. My website is Poetry Community http://www.poetrycommunity.com.  Cheers! 

Cinquain Express Train Contest Finalized, Toot Toot!

Blog Posted by John Anderson: 5/31/2017 1:03:00 AM

Thanks to everyone who entered this contest. The entries were outstanding and it appears that the contest has generated renewed interest in this succinct form. It is one of my favorites - short, sweet and to-the-point, with a twist at the end.

Cheers and Best Wishes,



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Date: 6/4/2017 4:23:00 PM
glad to be part of this contest, john..congrats to all and may thanks.. huggs
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Date: 5/31/2017 8:44:00 PM
What to Submit? 1 only original, poem using the Cinquain form (modern American) - Five lines with 2, 4, 6, 8, 2 syllables, respectively. 2nd placed entry: line 1 - 4 syllables, line 2 - 5 syllables, line 3 - 4 syllables, line 4 - 7 syllables, line 5 - 4 syllables ??? (correction)
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Date: 5/31/2017 8:40:00 PM
What to Submit? 1 only original, poem using the Cinquain form (modern American) - Five lines with 2, 4, 6, 8, 2 syllables, respectively. 2nd placed entry: line 1 - 4 syllables line 2 - 5 syllables line 2 - 4 syllables line 4 - 7 syllables line 5 - 4 syllables ???
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Date: 5/31/2017 6:39:00 AM
Many thanks for my placement in the contest John:-) my congrats to the winners:-) hugs Jan xx
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