characteristics of, an image," it can be better integrated consciously if it is rendered in some fashion. It may be expressed graphically, poetically, musically, dramatically, physically or whatever. These rendered expressions often bring forth other previously unrecognized desires of the unconscious. But you say, I'm not at all poetic. Okay, there is a simple formula for one form of condensed verbal expression called a cinquain (sin-cain). It may be a single or a double cinquain. There are five lines graduating from one syllable, or two, to four or eight syllables and then back to one or two.

 

Single Cinquain   Jet Speedy Flies the world. Expansive life, Plane.

Double Cinquain   Lion Sleek, claws, mane, teeth Wild jungle beast of prey Inspires my admiration Leo

 

The first line names the image. The second line describes the image. The third line tells its use. The fourth line tells how you feel about it. The fifth line renames the image.

 

 

 

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