Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt #43 where our
inspiration is “rebel”. Here’s my mirror cinquain.
Rebel
Wild and restless
Defying, seeking truth
Lighting a spark within shadows
Outcast
Rebel
Swims against the heavy current
Rising to face a dare
Yells bold and fierce
Free soul
Rebel
Called Ione
Waiting, dreaming of change
Silence is a useless weapon
Vanguard
NAR©2026
Nancy’s Notes: The syllables per line for an American Cinquain are 2 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 2.
This is “Takin’ It To The Streets” by The Doobie Brothers
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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wonderful, and a wonderful song as well.
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So glad you liked my poem, Gary; cinquains are fun to write. You’re right about that being a great song. Love the Doobies! Thanks!
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Love it, Nancy! It appeals to my rebel heart. 💖
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Excellent video, Debbie. Thanks for the great share!
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✍🏻🔥👏🏻
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Thanks very much, Michele.
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Nicely done!
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Thanks, Sarah! These little cinquains are fun to do.
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This works so well in this format, Nancy. I like the repetition.
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I enjoy the cinquain, Esther. It’s a fun challenge.
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Can’t be waitin’ on the world to change tho’. Just ask John Mayer…😉
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Right you are …. but that still is a great song! 🎶
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Yep!
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Very well done!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, my dear friend.
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It feels like a ‘portrait of a spirit,’ moving from the internal spark to the external roar🙌
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That’s probably the most existential comment I’ve ever received! Thank you, my pithy friend! ✨
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😅you’re welcome I don’t think I’ve ever been called ‘pithy’ before but I like it 😃
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🤩
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A leopard never changes his spots, Nancy …
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You are right about that, my dear friend! Thank you for this blast from the past! 🥰 🎶
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And the crowd yelled for more as I danced to “Wild Thing” 🎶😀
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Excellent poem
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Thanks so very much, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome
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