Kids Tanka Poems
These Kids Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Kids. These are the best examples of Tanka Kids poems written by international poets.
LALA LANDs NOT WORDlala land’s not Word
Job had his share of problems
emotions full blast
lost his kids, cattle, health…hence
his wife and friends made things worse
gratefulness is found in the...
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Categories:
angst, bible,
Treasures of YesteryearThe simplicity
Unlocked windows... unlocked doors
Kids playing outside
Old school rhythm and blues groove
The community village...
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Categories:
memory,
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...
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Categories:
day, fun, school, sleep,
Childhood Nostalgia
Magic 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 Blue
Violets 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,
changing the pasta strange sort of flow
comes with thoughts of long ago
spews a welcome glow
nostalgia may just soothe
when mixed with lies and half-truths
Hitler and his ilk
less troublesome...
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Categories:
confusion, history, perspective, political,
1962 Christmas Surprisetoo-da-loo Christmas
two kids in tow Buffalo
grandpa won’t be there
left the gifts in Poughkeepsie
where faerie lights will not glow
12/1/2021
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Categories:
christmas, death,
Winter Wishes
Cold 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 Day
Family and friends ...
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Categories:
blessing, family, food, friend,
Interruptus
rushed into action
ringing in our ears— Oh dear!
reactionary
reapplication of clothes
our rearing of kids over?
10/15/2021
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Categories:
children, funny, marriage,
NEVER FORGET 9-11-21years old microphones
grown kids ~twenty years~ bereaved
tapping tacit tears
beat hours beat ~TAPS~ trumpet tase
seared seats for the fallen’s kin
9/11/2021
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Categories:
america, angst, tribute,
Mosquito Attack
This 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,
When a Child Could Buy Cigarettes
In my early youth,
I could buy some cigarettes
at the corner store.
My late aunt smoked L&Ms.
I bought with no questions asked.
Kids can't buy today.
Store owners say...
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Categories:
business, change,
AT AFTERNOON COLLABORATION
AT AFTERNOON COLLABORATION
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Categories:
12th grade, appreciation,
SummertimeKids in the summer,
Running, jumping, and playing.
Biking in the neighborhood,
Yelling Loudly down the streets,
Not ready for school to start....
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Categories:
10th grade, 11th grade,