Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt #29.
Our inspiration word is “strength”.
This is my ABA Mirror Cinquain.
Concrete
towers murmur
heartbeats of the hustle
shivering in the ice-slicked streets
slipping
sliding
wrapped around lampposts of neon
holiday lights blinking
like drowsy eyes
faces
strangers
dressed in twilight
strength against the cold wind
buildings reach for ebony skies
New York
NAR©2025
This is “A New York Christmas” by Rob Thomas
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Love the image you created with Leonardo. It pairs perfectly with this seasonal cinquain! Loved the song, too.
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Thank you, Dale. Now that I know how to use the imaging apps, I’m hooked and loving it! Just describe what you want and it appears. Everything should be that easy! 😂
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I love all the images you create. You’ve become quite the expert!
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It really just looks that way! I’m having a lot of fun. 🥳
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😊
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Beautiful cinquain.
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I’m so glad you like it, Lisa. Thank you.
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Bitter sweet beauty in the cinquain, and a new Rob Thomas for me. I’m not crying…just a random speck of dusty snow in my eye.
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Isn’t that a nice new song? I love Rob Thomas. Thanks so much, Liz.
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A lovely poem Nancy.
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Thanks so much, Sadje. I’m glad you like it.
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You’re very welcome dear sister
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Very nice my dear!
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Thank you, D. So glad you liked it.
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Love the poem, and the song is great!
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Thanks, Clive. I discovered this song while looking for December songs for Mixed Music Bag. It’s a good one. I’m glad you like it.
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He made a whole album of seasonal songs, which is very good. I’ve been thinking of playing one as part of my Advent series, but can’t decide which one!
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🎯
I need to check them out!
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Have fun! Rob Thomas is one of those I always enjoy hearing, such a great voice.
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lovely Cinquain and I like the song too. 💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. I love Rob Thomas and this new song. Glad you liked it.
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