5 Line Poem

Write a five-lined poem. It has the following syllable count: 2-2-5-7-5. So the first line has two syllables, second line has two, third has five, fourth has 7, fifth line has 5 syllables.

Example:

Dearest (2 syllables)
Janet (2 syllables)
By milky moonlight (5 syllables)
your silky skin upon mine (7 syllables)
ignites great desire.(5 syllables)
Based on "Touch" copyright © 2012 Marie Summers

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

Deadline: May 14th

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