Tanka

Tanka is five line verse
Though the tail is unlike
Tallies with Haiku scheme
Traces profound feelings
Transmits strong emotion
Through an implied image
The end states its notion.

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January 24, 2022
Syllable count : 6 per line
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Contest : Write About A Form
Sponsored by : Joseph May
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Goldsmith Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 2:08 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Have a great/blessed day..................
May Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 4:59 AM
Congrats on your win Subimal, Very nicely penned
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Congratulations on your win! Blessings xxoo
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 24, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Hello Subimal, I like the Tanka. I enjoy the Tanka poetry form. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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