Life's issues (Cinq-Cinquain)

by Steven Beesley   Nov 26, 2005


Life's issues:

Life is?
Life is so short!
Make the most use of it,
enjoy it and have no regrets.
Waste not.

Learning?
Learning through life!
A task that continues,
throughout your entire lifetime.
Absorb.

Work is?
Work is needed!
To sustain livelihood,
for your life and your family.
Involve.

Love is?
Love is precious!
It is part of your life,
it is what fills your heart and soul.
Treasure.

Beauty?
Beauty won't last!
It is only skin deep,
what is deep inside is what counts.
Truly.

Steven Beesley (c)

Cinq-Cinquain:

From the French, meaning "five groupings of five." The Cinq-Cinquain consists of 5 individual Cinquains. Each has 5 lines, with 2-4-6-8-2 syllables per stanza.

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  • 19 years ago

    by Gesselle Valle

    Steven,
    Well done my friend. You're really talented. Take care and always keep it up 5/5.

  • 19 years ago

    by HansRik

    Steven,

    As always, you have managed to create an excellent poem with a deep message within a rigid structure. Well done indeed! The use of punctuation is very efficient in pointing out certain themes and ideas. Again, well done on an excellent piece of writing!

  • 19 years ago

    by Ariana

    You have a simple style which illustrates your points nicely, I liked the last lines in each of these stanzas, summing the stanzas most important message.

  • 19 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    So true! Beautifully written Steve, and so well put together.

    Simon

  • 19 years ago

    by Lu

    Steven ,
    What an incredible message throughout the whole write . I really enjoy and look forward to each of your new styles .
    So much meaning and truth behind this poem , I just had to go back and read it twice . Your writings are always amazing ,my friend

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