Animals Tanka Poems
These Animals Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Animals. These are the best examples of Tanka Animals poems written by international poets.
Desert ThornsDesert thorns that sting.
Careful desert animals.
Both have great instinct,
Finding safety together.
Not permanent for either....
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Categories:
animal,
UproarScurrying people
windy city wind whistling
Wet animals flee
Blue thunder, silver slick streets
Hued blooms close their perfumed rooms....
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Categories:
animal, city, color, confusion,
Just AugustSummer is ending
hot days filled with outside fun,
our sleeping in late.
August ends our days off ~ done,
back to school we must...
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Categories:
day, fun, school, sleep,
Childhood NostalgiaMagic silver key,
fits into my silver shoes.
I was now set free,
I now owned many sidewalks.
My new skates were a big thrill.
Date Written: 8/4/2022
2 Place
Childhood...
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Categories:
child, freedom, fun, joy,
Violets Are BlueViolets in blue
you say they match my two eyes
blue eyes are crying
I wish you were...
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Categories:
cry, valentines day,
Winter WishesCold wet winter winds
plenty of snow to play in
snowmen to build ~ sleds.
Hot chocolate to drink up,
soft furry blanket ~ cuddle....
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Categories:
child, chocolate, cool, humor,
Thanksgiving DayFamily and friends ...
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Categories:
blessing, family, food, friend,
Mosquito AttackThis morning I awoke
I am red from head~toe
I look silly
Last night I was dinner
they feasted on me
I filled them up
Tonight comes a trap
a net around...
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Categories:
food, humor, night, red,
A Red, Itchy Victim SpeaksA flock of large birds
or a fleet of small small planes
is speeding towards me.
NO! It's worse--mosquitoes!
I failed to use repellent!
I grab my swatter.
They slap it...
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Categories:
insect, summer,
Categories:
animal, appreciation, nature,
Animal InstinctAnimals just know
The praying mantis looks above
The clam closes down
The turtle’s head hides inside
The spider seizes the fly...
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Categories:
animal,
Love LifeLike in a movie
Where no animals were harmed
So are these poems
Not killing my heart's wildlife
Knowing how much you love life...
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Categories:
animal, beautiful, heart, life,
Fantasy ZooClosed for visitors,
Traveling in a balloon
A fantasy zoo
Invisible to the world
Some animals can be heard...
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Categories:
animal, crazy, fantasy, fun,
Last Breathlast breath
thanking the plants and animals
that have sustained me
my ancestors I honor
and the spirit enfolding me...
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Categories:
feelings,
ZeroZERO
it’s so cold
where do outdoor animals go
to stay alive
two black crows caw cawing
from a tree top
sun’s out
you’d never know
it’s zero outside
cat wants out
but just one...
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Categories:
weather,