Meenakshi Raina Poet Tanka

Silent Night

Behind careless clouds
full moon is wandering while
shiny stars are shy.
Night stumbles in sharp silence
and I keenly wait for sun.




May 27, 2016.
syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7


One New or Old Tanka - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Rick Parise

Tanka edited on August 3, 2016.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Janis Medders Tobechi November 8, 2017 at 2:15 PM I love the expression "careless clouds". Late but sincere congratulations.

Charlie Smith August 5, 2016 at 7:32 AM Congratulations Meenaskshi...

Alexis Y. August 4, 2016 at 11:12 PM Hi Meenakisha, Congratulations on your winning write: -) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2016 at 5:41 PM this was really well written, Meenaskshi. Congrats on the winners list. Personally I found it one of the more creative writes.

Beautiful Scars August 4, 2016 at 4:43 PM a wonderful tanka, congrats on your placement! :)-luloo

Paul Callus June 24, 2016 at 3:23 PM Beautifully written, Meenakshi! Love the imagery and personification. ~ Congrats on a deserved win. // paul

Sandra Haight June 18, 2016 at 7:14 PM Beautiful imagery, Meenakshi. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Charlotte Puddifoot June 18, 2016 at 5:16 PM well this was a bonus poem that sneaked its way onto the winners' list, but it is very lovely; i just questioned the use of past tense, as usually a tanka is written in present tense, but the wording is beautiful - congrats!

Jan Allison June 18, 2016 at 4:53 PM many congrats Meenakshi:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison June 4, 2016 at 12:39 AM A beautiful tanka good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 1, 2016 at 10:40 PM I really like your traditional tanka, one of my favorites I have read for this contest.