Tanka

Tanka contains five lines
This form of poetry 
takes us to a moment
that brings ecstasy in 
the mind of the reader 
through fixed syllables count
totalling thirty one

03rd February 2022
For pleiades poetry contest, Joseph May
Syllables checked at PS
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations on your win. A fun write. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................
Alex Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 3:38 AM
A great definition and description of Tanka. Congratulations!
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 5:27 AM
Thanks
Canerdy Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM
Excellent, Rama! CONGRATS!! Janice
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 5:27 AM
Thanks
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Excellent Rama! Congratulations on your first place win. Blessings xxoo
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 5:27 AM
Thanks
May Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 3:33 PM
Very nicely penned Rama, Congrats on your win
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 5:27 AM
Thanks
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 3:08 PM
Hello Rama, well done. Blessings.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 12:01 PM
Hello Rama, you are welcome. Blessings my friend.
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Thanks
Canerdy Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 8:11 AM
Rama, you did a great job with this challenging prompt. Janice
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Thanks.
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