This is a form invented by Lillibet Waters, aka Streambed on Allpoetry.
It is Stanzaic, consisting of two or more quintets.
Each stanza is syllabic 7/4/5/3/5
Rhyme pattern: aabba
Example Poem
Advice to a Freshman (Streambed Quintet)
If you come upon a maid
who’s unafraid
and has a yearning
for learning,
please don’t act too staid.
If perfume arouses you,
and bodice view
portends a measure
of pleasure
it just could be true.
If she pulls you close to kiss
don’t be remiss,
she’s not awaiting
dull dating,
act, don’t reminisce.
© Lawrencealot – March 28, 2014
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