Edward Ibeh Poet Pleiades

Tanka

Type of a short poem.
     Tanka is fun to write!
   The form, quite fantastic.
   There are five lines total. 
The first three lines look like
       The haiku syllables.
Themes to write in, countless.



Write About a Form Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Joseph May
Date written: 01/19/2022

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Paula Goldsmith February 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM Congratulations on your win. A fun "Tanka" write. Have a great/blessed day and weekend....................

Joseph May February 20, 2022 at 4:34 AM Congrats on your win Ed, Very nicely penned Edward Ibeh February 20, 2022 at 5:27 PM Thank you so much for my placement and the congrats, Joe:-) Blessings to you.

Christuraj Alex February 20, 2022 at 3:50 AM Beautiful work on Tanka. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh February 20, 2022 at 5:27 PM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Connie Marcum Wong February 19, 2022 at 5:20 PM Congratulations on your wonderful second-place win Edward! Blessings xxoo Edward Ibeh February 20, 2022 at 5:26 PM Thanks again, Connie:-)

Connie Marcum Wong January 22, 2022 at 4:02 PM The Tanka is a challenge for me. You captured this form perfectly and your ending line wraps it up with a bow! Loved it Edward. Blessings xxoo Edward Ibeh January 22, 2022 at 5:34 PM Thank you very much, Connie:-) Blessings to you, too.

Valsa George January 22, 2022 at 6:29 AM Well done friend.... ! Everything so clear ! Edward Ibeh January 22, 2022 at 1:35 PM Thank you so much, Valsa:-)

Heidi Sands January 19, 2022 at 11:18 AM Yes indeed. Great one Edward :) Edward Ibeh January 19, 2022 at 11:20 AM Thank you so much, Heidi:-)