Friendship Tanka Poems | Examples

These Friendship Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Friendship. These are the best examples of Tanka Friendship poems written by international poets.


Premium MemberBest Friend

Under two silences
our laughter stays suspended
like a golden drop
even if your voice has changed
I always recognise you
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Premium MemberPretti Good Porter JR

Remembering the long walK of MinnesotA
Even in silence, our stEps fleed from HelL
Nothing was said, sInging just like a beE
Each loss taught me how To love without refleX
Eternally, I will listen to you Heartfelt in every step
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Premium MemberOdyssey

With two compasses,
I navigate the waters, 
asking myself why
my friendship compass points North,
while my lovers piece points South.

To be authentic
is so very difficult. 
Why do I accept 
impostures and substitutes
in both myself and others? 

After two marriages,
a lifetime of reflection,
alas, to be here, 
admitting that I'm clueless, 
or I'm just afraid of love.

Premium Member What Is Friendship ---- POTD ----

friendship can be great looking when will I find you will that be today are you now looking for me will our search go on and on
there you stood looking oh you came out of no where what a big surprise our friendship is a flower fun and laughs are everywhere
our fun and laughs turn it all goes so very wrong hurt and pain from words tears running like a river why did our friendship go bad

Premium MemberA SAGE OMEGA REFLECTION

Live life not alone,
Friendship is essential
To the soul in need:-
Live in wonderful oneness
Of the onement of God’s love:-

Misery picks all;
We all have our time for it,
And its survival:-
Praise God for his healing grace,
And divine wisdom and guidance:-


Premium MemberTo My Shouldering Friend

You are a Simon
Of Cyrene; a supporting
Shoulder of crosses
I bear in this testing life;
You, a laborer of love:-

Premium Member- Evergreen -


                                      Inspired by life tree
                               The Christmas tree, fir or pine
                                         Garden of Eden
                                   Decor, mix of new and old
                                       Tradition is evergreen

                                          A star at the top
                                    Sing along to Jingle Bells
                                       Glitter reflects light
                                  Wish you a Merry Christmas
                                   celebrate with love and joy

Premium MemberAltruism



A tree stands alone in a forest, full and green bare branches twisted Reach out ye blessed, fruitful... Cultivate love and friendship

Premium MemberGood Things Come To Those Who Wait

For once, I will be
The one who waits for those of
Whom want my friendship
More than anything else or
At least want to have some fun.

Premium Memberthe top prize

heartfelt gratitude
gift was unnecessary
thankful for her friend
there is a genuine hug
true friendship is the top prize

Premium MemberRekindling an Old Friendship

Rekindled, our bond,  
Years lost, now paths interlace,  
Laughter blooms anew,  
Memories, like stars, align,  
Warmth in the cold space between.

Premium MemberSheepish Smile

That sheepish smile
disarming a gruff poet
coyly offer hope

my Bridgewater seraphim
kick back wine like a sailor

 for K.C.

Premium MemberProtective Custody

Aquamarine waves
lap pristine rugged shorelines
casting call for beat
bohemic coral ballets
hip sandy beach applause



(This poem made the first PS Anthology, but disappeared 
from my list.)

Premium MemberRays of Sunshine

Whenever you think
Of me as ray of sunshine,
Filled with glowing glee…
Remember you’re all as bright,
Likes millions rays of sunshine.

Premium MemberCafe Luna Leads

Ice cream cornet sounds
Ottowa freedom lovers
Human sleeping warm

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