Sunset…
the purple bloom
painting the horizon
briefly before the stars above
triumph…
Silent…
night tiptoes and eavesdropping dreams
caped in his shadow with
retracted claws
‘till dawn
J.M.W. Turner
Today I host dVerse where we revisit the (American) cinquain and all the varieties thereof. The basic form is simply based on 2/4/6/8/2 syllables in a five line poem. Use it in any way you like.
September 4, 2025
Björn Rudbergs writings 
A mirror cinquain from sunset to dawn. The second part is dream or nightmare of retracted claws. Thanks for the exercise of conciseness.
If the claws remain retracted it may just be a very cuddly cat.
Beautifully done, Björn, particularly the ‘purple bloom painting the horizon’ and night tiptoeing with ‘retracted claws’.
Thank you… now when darkness has arrived it feels like I can properly write about night.
I know what you mean.
I liked the second part the best. Those retracted claws and eavesdropping dreams says a lot.
we were very much on the same page with our cinquains.
Cinquainilicious, BR. Thanks.
I like how it starts as sunset and ends at dawn.
luv the talent of that purple bloom
much♡love
You have captured the sunset well. I wonder about the eavesdropping on dreams that night seems to find. Could there be a need for claws? Nightmares can be scary.
Nights are sometimes threatening
What lovely flights of both description and fancy!
A wonderful, mirrored cinquain, Bjorn! Especially loved the first cinquain.
Lovely poem.
Oh wow marvellously spooky and dark. Wonderful.
Very nicely done, Bjorn. I enjoy the short form poetry very much.
I love how it turned deliciously dark.
Thank you for a challenging prompt ~ you chose the perfect art to accompany this cinquain ~ mysteriously dark.
Very fitting that night is described as a cat.
Gorgeous imagery, Björn!
Just a quick follow-up note: I really enjoyed your prompt.
Today I sat down and wrote four pages (16 and more to come) of cinquains on Philosophy and Theology. Thank you for the inspiration!
Wow… that is fun to know… the form is really great to use for all kind of topics.
Yes, I think I will continue to use it in my blog!
Such a vivid portrayal of sunset in the first stanza. Cool!
nice progression of time and things in between.
Very effective imagery, Bjorn.
Love this one, Björn. 👏
Nice poem 👏
This was lovely, Bjorn. That travel from sunset into the deep of night. “Retracted claws” can have so many meanings, but those claws at night? Gives me a shiver. Amy
Amy, long time no see. I hope you will find some time to write for the prompts.
I love the brilliant personification of the night, and even the sunset with its purple blooms.🌅