Devour

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Devour
Devour

This is a cinquain – another contempoary poem, inspired by the tanka. Two syllables in the first, four in the second, six, eight then two to end. You have the freedom to add or subtract one syllable per line.

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I was on the bus today and caught myself watching everyone scrolling and this poem was born. Although it wasn’t in this format originally, but perfect fit.

The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms by Robert Lee Brewer + Sam

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