Day 222:

Feb 7-The Spenserian Quintilla,  a variation of other Spenserian-like forms. Any number of cinquains, first 4 lines have 8 syllables, the last line has 12. Axabb, cxcdd, etc. with x not rhymed.

What to call this form from the past?

The Spenserian Quintilla

Eight syllables until the last

Axabb, five lines each

Finish each cinquain with twelve syllables to teach.