Chances, A cinquain Options

[Athena]

Chances

Chances
taken in life
expand our horizons,
while avoiding risky ventures
stagnates.

© D R Harris - 23 February 2004

Note:  I don't necessarily believe that chancey living is wise, but there have been times it worked out right for me.  

[Athena]

Hi there, Dolly!  

I enjoyed your cinquain. :)  I have noticed you seem to have a knack for these, which I admire.  I am fond of the form, but I have trouble compacting a solid message into so few lines.  You do it quite well! :)

I can relate to this piece.....I guess it's the risk-taking "Aries" in me...

Take care and happy writing!

~Amy~

Hi Amy,

Glad you liked this wee poem.  I had the same problem in the beginning, with feeling the need of too many words.  I'm still working on it, but the way I began was reading Daniel's fine cinqs and then writing a poem about some subject, using as few words as possible.  Then, I began eliminating words in order to fit the poem's syllable count ... lo and behold, I found I didn't really NEED all the words I'd thought I did.

Thanks for your compliments and good luck in writing one of your own!  When you do, let me know as I want to read it, OK?

Blessings,

Dolly