Tanka Poems. Examples of Tankas and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Tanka poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Tanka.
A tanka is a form of Japanese poem consisting of five lines, the first and third composed of five syllables and the others seven, but there is more to a tanka. What is tanka in poetry (complete definition)?
April Rain~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
April’s raindrops fall
bringing life back to the earth
cleansing nature’s soul
reviving the deadened hope
succumbing to rebirth’s scope
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Categories:
april, rain,
Form: Tanka
Joy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
let whispers ponder
the meanings of words unsaid
laughter unexplained.
a joyful heart knows no fear
of shadows hiding from light.
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Categories:
joy,
Form: Tanka
Dolphins alongside a Fishing BoatOld boat, time-worn path,
Dolphins glide through emerald waves,
Leaping side by side—
Their joyous dance in the mist,
Paints the sea with morning bliss....
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Categories:
boat, fish, sea,
Form: Tanka
Friends and Enemies
spring sun warms her bones
the wait through winter was long
alone and lonely
now tulip and daffodil
come visit for a season
time passes quickly
when walking with sunny friends
on flowered pathways
too soon the long cold dark days
of...
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Categories:
seasons,
Form: Tanka
In Good ConscienceI have made mistakes,
but have committed no crimes.
My conscience is clear.
But some former friends now hate;
complete misunderstanding.
It's unfortunate...
How can I just make them see
my motives were pure?
Accusatory faces,
and their cruel words, still haunt me.
I do...
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Categories:
angst, conflict, introspection, loss,
Form: Tanka
Before the Charge~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the sun’s advance troops
line the ridge like Indians
in an old Western
poised on the bright brim of day
a moment before the charge...
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Categories:
sun,
Form: Tanka
Shadows of HopeIn the Valley's depths,
Elara walks with purpose,
Gathering tears,
Each drop a testament to
Life's fragile beauty, lost.
In the twilight's glow,
She cradles sorrow's burden,
Whispering soft words,
Promises of hope and light,
Amidst the darkest of nights.
Through the misty veil,
She journeys...
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Categories:
10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Tanka
Breezy Spring MorningRustles through new leaves,
Warm breeze dances on my skin,
Petals in the air,
Nature's breath so soft and light,
Spring's gentle sigh stirs the soul....
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Categories:
spring, wind,
Form: Tanka
ShipwreckedLost upon the waves,
Ship splinters 'neath storm's fury,
Sky merges with sea.
Island sands embrace my plight—
Hope blooms in the heart of night....
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Categories:
boat, sea,
Form: Tanka
Earth in 2024 - 2We've known the devils
but where are all the angels
when we need them most?
Working on a miracle?
Bring mercy and compassion....
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Categories:
angel, humanity, violence,
Form: Tanka
Earth in 2024Violence all round...
Haitians, Houthis and Hamas...
Moscow massacre...
The world we've inherited
is hell in a handbasket....
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Categories:
violence,
Form: Tanka
Silent Whispers-Bite Size Poetry Contest~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Silent streams flow by,
whispering secrets softly,
nature's gentlest touch.
In their depths, reflections dance,
mirroring life's endless flow.
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Categories:
sky,
Form: Tanka
The Sun as setsIn evening weather
What everyone might bother—
The old memories,
Soon as there sets in the breeze,
And mind rambles from tether.
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Tanka |04.04.2024| evening, memories
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Categories:
eve, memory,
Form: Tanka
Darkness Taken for Grantedbrighter afternoon
after the solar eclipse
four eyes put away
as couples are high-fiving
emphasizing photographs
heigh-ho back to screen
first to post solar eclipse
along with the throngs
lucky strike of sunshine gold
its older than the black hills
the sun soon will...
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Categories:
today,
Form: Tanka
Eclipse
anticipating
darkness of solar eclipse
four minutes of night
shadow will never disguise
madness of men on the earth...
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Categories:
nature,
Form: Tanka
Specific Types of Tanka Poems
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Definition | What is Tanka in Poetry?