Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

Fumata Bianca

A tiny chimney has been given many a stare
by an enormous crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
Sequestered cardinals attempt to elect a new pope.
White smoke from the flue is what many faithful hope.

Four times, the emissions have been black.
Hopes for electing a pontiff were turned aback.
Will the results be positive on the fifth try?
“Fumata Bianca” is the loud popular cry.
So now a new pope has been elected.
His entry on the balcony is anticipated.

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Francine Roberts March 15, 2013 at 11:44 PM the face book group is called "would you Tanka Dance With Me? " and the creator of it is Caroline Cecile. Its only been going a few days but we have a big group already and everyone is so encouraging of each other, content and a nice flow is more important than the traditional syllable count

Francine Roberts March 15, 2013 at 10:36 PM well written rhyme Robert, do you ever write in non-rhyming forms, we are loving our new Tanka group on facebook if you're interested in joining Robert Pettit March 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM I have also written in non-rhyming free verse, but not very often. I'll check out your new group when I can.