Quinzaine Poetry

Poetry Contest
A quinzaine is a poem with three lines that has fifteen syllables. No rhymes. There should be seven syllables in the first line, five in the second line and three in the third line (7/5/3). The first line makes a statement. The next two lines ask a question relating to that statement.

Line 1: 7 syllables - make a statement
Line 2: 5 syllables - start a question about the subject
Line 3: 3 syllables - finish the question

Example - "Save Our Souls" by Kiwisteven
Raging storm engulfs our ship.
Why has the captain
left the helm?


The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.

Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Wednesday, December 14, 2016.




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Deadline: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 11:59pm EST.

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