Life Tanka Poems
These Life Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Life. These are the best examples of Tanka Life poems written by international poets.
PetalsPetals unfurling,
Nature's vibrant tapestry,
Blossoms paint the earth,
Whispering secrets of life,
Flowers bloom, love's sweet embrace.
...
Read More
Categories:
flower,
Frozen MomentsGreen and red apples
flowers in a ruby vase
Hues shout in stillness
and sweetest blooms, richest red
capture the laziest eye.
Vibrant explosions
in the hushed art museum
where the colors...
Read More
Categories:
art, beauty, color, green,
Death is no candle blownNot a candle blown,
Death is a lamp doused at dawn.
Soul, with light its own
That stays lit forever on,
Keeps lit the life ever on.
Flesh being...
Read More
Categories:
death,
My BelovedHe's so kind and sweet,
Making my blood sugar peak.
Still craving his love.
Have remedies aplenty.
Just still need him in my life....
Read More
Categories:
first love,
THE LIFE OF A CLANDESTINE ROSESolemn in it's plight
The loneliest rose among
Trees and grass there it
Finds it's own haunting solitude
Rose only knows flower life
Quiet is her...
Read More
Categories:
loneliness, rose,
April
Atmosphere alive
Pleasant birdsong in the dawn
Rosy flowers bloom ~
Immanuel resurrects
Love lavished with life lasting
30th March 2023
For Andrea Dietrich's "March into April - Tankacrostic" contest...
Read More
Categories:
april, celebration, easter, nature,
AprilAbiding gifts of
Passion death resurrection
Redefines our life
Immortality ignites
Long-lasting liberation
29 March 2023
March Into April - Tankacrostic Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich
...
Read More
Categories:
april,
Say 'Please'
Say the magic word
And your request is granted.
...
Read More
Categories:
encouraging, meaningful, wisdom,
Echoeach day echoes the
last one, a cosmic cycle
of gray, cold mornings,
and trying to find purpose
in every single moment....
Read More
Categories:
life, lost, meaningful,
Meaningfulsome so very small
others as great as the sky
and many between -
regardless of their nature
all moments are meaningful....
Read More
Categories:
life, meaningful,
One portrait, two paint itTake life, a portrait,
Take destiny or man’s fate,
It’s arrow-like straight:
Ye paint life how so ye like,
What fate paints, out ye can’t strike.
______________________________
Tanka |...
Read More
Categories:
fate, life,
FIVE TANKA POEMS
1. She gives him the push
when he says sex starving
is a greater sin
than fasting for his long life
or praying to the lingam*
...
Read More
Categories:
bird, body, moon, sin,
Pisces overlook
fateful misgivings
milineal mourns
bashful boomer acquisitions
aquatic out of towner
wonderlust waterfaller...
Read More
Categories:
beautiful, care, celebration, engagement,
Star Prism Box Of Artisan BeadsBits of what we had
Became unstrung, life then spun
Out of my control.
Then saw goodness of your soul...
Sadly cannot find them all....
Read More
Categories:
allusion, angst, art, extended
LIFE AND TIMESOpening fresh new
A terrific time of life
Struggling pain none
Time of music festive lights
Celebrate musical might...
Read More
Categories:
life, music,