Tanka, Short & Long Cinquain

                                Tanka

                                  I.

                        Look towards the future,
                        at least that's what they tell me.
                        I ask to see tomorrow.
                        Their helpless reply:
                        "I think that was yesterday."


                                  II.

                        Driving late one night.
                        Tired, time to find a motel.
                        Plenty of "No Vacancies".
                        We find one "dirt cheap".
                        The price sure speaks for itself!


                            Short Cinquain

                                 I.

                           Work day
                           Early morn'
                           Dreary outside
                           She lay warm near me
                           Stay home


                                II.

                           Sunshine
                           Birds singing
                           Warm summer breeze
                           Lying on green grass
                           Dreaming


                            Long Cinquain

                                 I.

                           No use
                           What can I say?
                           You're just too ignorant.
                           You are dreaming your life away.
                           So long!


                                 II.

                           Trudging.
                           Wind blown snow drifts.
                           Frozen lakes go unseen.
                           Wind driven snow stings my wet face.
                           Homeward!