The cinquain is a poem of five lines in syllables of 2/4/6/8/2. Traditionally there is often a downward turn in the fourth or fifth line, as is found in many of the cinquains of Adelaide Crapsy, the 19th Century originator of the form. Also, traditionally, the title serves as a significant sixth line.

I have deliberately left the specific aspect of our legacy open in this poem. I chose a fanart picture listed under pollution, but this could also be about how our future generations will look upon and pay for our decisions about war, education, poverty....the list goes on. What will be the cost to our great grandchildren for our actions today?

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