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Empty Tanka

there's only five lines and thirty-one syllables... is it possible when composing a tanka to just say nothing at all?

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Date: 2/24/2025 2:08:00 AM
LOL. Good one. I like writing tankas but usually have something to say. Never thought about this. Perfect
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Jim Healey
Date: 2/24/2025 1:14:00 PM
Thanks. I saw a haiku with a similar theme a day or two ago and decided to try it with a tanka. I think it worked out fairly well. Take care.

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