What is a cinquain? Cinquain, pronounced sin-cane, is a non-
rhyming five-lined poem. Line 1 is the topic of the cinquain,
usually a noun. It can be either a two-syllable word or two
single syllable words. Line 2 is four syllables that describe
the topic. Adjectives. Line 3 is six syllables that show action.
Action verbs. Line 4 is eight syllables. This line can be a
sentence or words that express feeling. (Five Lined Poetry by
Elizabeth Vetter)