Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt 7.
Our inspiration is “power”.
This is my Cinquain.
VROOM VROOM!!
Big mouth, fast car
Megalomaniac
A power-driven narcissist
Ego
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This is “Big Shot” by the Billy Joel
Nancy’s Notes: Cinquain is a short, usually unrhymed poem consisting of 22 syllables distributed as 2, 4, 6, 8, 2 in 5 lines. The cinquain, also known as a quintain or quintet, The Cinquain (also known as quintain or quintet) most commonly used is the American Cinquain created by Adelaide Crapsey.
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Judging by the photo? That sounds about right…
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Yep, exactly why I stopped making changes to that image. He’s the epitome of someone who thinks he’s big shit.
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Wonderful description, Nancy. Love it! 💕
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Thanks very much, Grace; I enjoy writing the American cinquain.
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My pleasure, Nancy. 💕🥰💕
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Very nicely done, Nancy. Great song choice, too.
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Thank you, Esther. I love that Billy Joel song.
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Yep. Perfect song.
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It’s really a great song.
Comment ça va?
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Just finished 13 days of house guests, house guest dogs, surgeries of family members, and a whole host of extreme weather. I think I need a nap.
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A nap is easy; you deserve beatification! 😅
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Yes, one a day this week! I still have Leola until tomorrow afternoon, but she’s at farm camp all day. When she is here, she’s a delight, as you know!
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“The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.” ~ Bertrand Russell
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Excellent quote by Russell. Whether megalomania or narcissism, the really power hungry individuals will use whatever if takes to fit the moment; that’s why they are so dangerous.
Thanks for the Hozier video; it was beautiful. 🥰
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My pleasure, Nancy 🎶😊🌏😍
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I agree, I agree, Nancy, … big shots are a pain in the erm,… well you know what I mean, … but that photo, … my Gosh, he’s, … interesting,… maybe we should just talk to him see if he’ll amend his ways? …💫😉💫
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Haha! I asked ChatGPT for an image of ‘an important looking man in a nice suit & tie standing by a big expensive car’ and that’s what I got! Who am I to argue? 😎
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No, no, arguing,…Nancy, …sigh! 😉
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Perfect 👌
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Thanks so much, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome dear friend
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Anyone particular in mind? 🤣
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The list is long, my friend! 😂
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Start at the top 🤣
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I’ve met people like this. All flash, and not necessarily any substance.
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We all have; unfortunately, they are allowed to breed and multiply. 😄
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So much expressed in few words Sis and a great song to go with it 💜😄😄😄💜💜
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This was an easy one, Willow. There’s no lack of names on the list! 😄
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yes indeed 💜💜💜
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