For social studies we had to make our own 4 topic of cinquain poems.

I asked some people and not many knew this type of poem, but one person said it all seem good except for the last lines. Do you think I did the format corret? Thanks for your help

1.Homesteaders
Brave, Patient
Reaping, Toiling, Sweating
Heat, Crops, Lot of Land, Work
Hard work in the blistering heat

2.Miners/Railroaders
Hopeful, Hardworking
Change, Mining, Building
Gold, Silver, Transcontinental, Riches
Hope they finish work rich not broke

3.Cattlemen/Ranchers
Motivated, Self-Reliant
Cattle Driving, Ranching, Slaughtering
Beef, Longhorn, Harsh Weather, Cowtown
Work with cattle all day or night
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4.Exoduster
Poor, Mistreated
Migrating, Restarting, Ending
Blacks, South, West, New Life
Blacks leave the South for a new life in the West

3 answers

The fifth line of a cinquain poem is only one or syllables or one word. Your fifth lines are too long. Check this site.

http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/Poem%20pics/cinquaindescrip.htm
thanks for your help and advice
You're welcome.