Quinzaines are short verse forms consisting of 15 syllables in 3 lines. The first line has 7 syllables and makes a statement. The second line has 5 syllables and begins a question. The third line has 3 syllables and ends the question.
Einstein looked up at the stars.
Was what he saw quite
relative?
~~
Eve gave Adam an apple
but did he have to
take a bite?
~~
I glimpse a flashing blue light.
What’s my excuse? Will
he buy it?
~~
In the night a floor board creaks.
Is something coming
or going?
~~
Picasso gave her a look.
What interfered with
his vision?
JDG
aholdingplace 
Line two has five syllables
Couldn’t I count on
My fingers?
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I had never heard of these.
Now I have. So what
Shall I do?
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Line two should start a question.
Like maybe think before
I answer?
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Line two has five syllables
Couldn’t I count on.
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I love these. Refreshing!!
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These are fun. I tried my hand at a few…not so light and funny as yours (which made me smile and chuckle)! http://gkotchish.blogspot.com/
On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 9:35 PM, aholdingplace
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