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)?
Invaluable Recollectionsrecall first school day
I stood weeping, scared to move
we held hands at five
she vowed to look after me
we were close, with a deep bond
we had sweet-sad thoughts
dispute with football or dolls
taking both shows care
saddened by...
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Categories:
analogy, appreciation, meaningful, memory,
Form: Tanka
ILL-TREATEDhappy as Larry
eight years old and flourishing
Suddenly he came
The sly paedophile from hell
a child humiliated...
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Categories:
abuse,
Form: Tanka
Will I Ever Be More Than Just MeDon't need anyone
Knowing me, to be happy.
Only need others
Assuring my existence
May mean something more, someday....
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Categories:
philosophy,
Form: Tanka
JUST AUGUSTfamilies frolic
verdant landscapes sandy beach
daylight lingering
crickets chirping cheerfully
summer’s harbinger of change
8/9/2022
Just August Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich...
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Categories:
august, beach, family, fun,
Form: Tanka
JUST AUGUST
Summer is ending
hot days filled with outside fun,
our sleeping in late.
August ends our days off ~ done,
back to school we must now go.
Date Written: 8/9/2022...
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Categories:
day, fun, school, sleep,
Form: Tanka
Just Augustin sun-stroked meadows
we lay amid the poppies -
summer's sun-cinders -
embers of a brief romance
that burned for infinity
NB August is the eighth month, eight being the number of infinity. Poppy is the birth month flower for...
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Categories:
august, romance,
Form: Tanka
Just August
Categories:
garden, nature, summer,
Form: Tanka
JUST AUGUSTThe month of the hawks
high-sailing and most noted
the best of summer
summer's last grief courier
while the new fall not yet born...
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Categories:
august,
Form: Tanka
Just AugustAugust fits right in
between the heat of summer
and the chill of fall.
A seasonal transition
when leaves turn crimson and gold.
August 9, 2022
Just August Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
...
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Categories:
august,
Form: Tanka
JUST AUGUSTSummer in its peak
Humid and torrid heat waves
Rush to get cooled off
Beaches with joyful clamor
An antidote for dog days!
JUST AUGUST Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich
Date: 09-08-2022
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Categories:
summer,
Form: Tanka
Just AugustThe fields are bursting
and jaded trees await fate,
among crowding blooms.
Moonlit nights attract mauve dreams.
The lusty year has ripened.
Written on 8/82022
For: JUST AUGUST Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich...
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Categories:
august, dream, flower, moon,
Form: Tanka
BLACKBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES
I cherish, relish
tart flavour of succulent
juicy...
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Categories:
4th grade, appreciation, fruit,
Form: Tanka
Childhood Nostalgia. barefoot toes with sand
cool-aid stains on face and hand
best friends forever
dreams were blossoms we might pick
memories nestled...
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Categories:
adventure, best friend, childhood,
Form: Tanka
Just August
Categories:
august, nature,
Form: Tanka
Innocent LoveShe sat by the fence,
the lamb struggling to reach her
for shared soft kisses.
A seven-year-old shy girl;
two souls in innocent love.
08 August 2022
Childhood Nostalgia Poetry Contest
Sponsored by JCB Brul
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
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Categories:
cute love, emotions, girl,
Form: Tanka
Specific Types of Tanka Poems
Read wonderful tanka poetry on the following sub-topics:
art, animals, christmas, death, family, flowers, food, friendship, funny, kids, life, love, music, nature, nursery, parents, sadness, school, spring, sports, summer, war, winter
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Definition | What is Tanka in Poetry?