What is an cinquian poem?

A cinquain is a five-line poem with a specific structure based on syllable count:

* Line 1: One syllable (usually a title or keyword)

* Line 2: Two syllables (describes line 1)

* Line 3: Three syllables (expands on line 2)

* Line 4: Four syllables (a phrase expressing a feeling or observation about the subject)

* Line 5: One syllable (synonym or another keyword related to line 1)

For example:

Ocean

Vast and deep

Waves crash on the shore

Salty spray and endless blue

Sea

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