My Yoke

POEM: My yoke shall remain light like wings of a falcon in flight but if you remain anchored, do not sound the dread alarm when my burden's fangs sink into your skin NOTES: This poem embodies the essence of a poetic form I've coined as "Eigotanka." It blends the elegance of the English language with the Japanese Tanka tradition. While adhering to the 5–7–5–7–7 structure, Eigotanka deviates from syllables and emphasizes word count instead. The term "Eigo," meaning "English" in Japanese, highlights the cross-cultural nature of this new poetic form