Loss Tanka Poems
These Loss Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Loss. These are the best examples of Tanka Loss poems written by international poets.
In Good ConscienceI have made mistakes,
but have committed no crimes.
My conscience is clear.
But some former friends now hate;
complete misunderstanding.
It's unfortunate...
How can I just make them see
my motives...
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angst, conflict, introspection, loss,
a time to be glad
the spark i once had
...
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happiness, loss, perspective,
In RueThough they were so few,
For rest of life I shall rue.
Remembering just
How I matter less each day,
Life sweeps memories away....
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depression, loneliness, lonely, loss,
Nightmare
the loss of a child
defies the law of nature;
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child, death, horror, loss,
Mourning In the GrasslandsUnder the moonlight,
Sways gracefully the willows,
Hushing dead spirits.
The Babaylan chants a spell,
Moon weeps the loss of a friend....
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cry, friend, sorrow,
Aloha Lahainatoday’s conch bead lei -
aloha Lahaina &
lokelani rose
nod & prayer from the mainland
grieving your loss, your song heard...
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in memoriam,
Russian RuinsRepulsive rodents
Roaming razed Russian ruins
Post-nuclear war
Hollowing our heritage
Scarring our soiled Slavic state...
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death, longing, loss, patriotic,
Be Blessed*This is written for Harry Horsman, a poet we wil miss very much.
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blessing, loss,
Knotslike handworking lace
commentary intricate
i mourn at its loss
i cannot recover knots
the antique roses undone
5/16/2023...
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lost, writing,
Bereavementloss of a loved one
treasure precious memories
allow tears to flow
do not isolate yourself
focus on faith and blessings
5/7/2023...
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bereavement, blessing, death, grief,
The Loss of IrisSorry to write such depressing things. I just have to process what is happening.
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death, flower, sad,
PovertyBoundless poverty,
inseparable symptoms
of capitalism -
Illusions of ascension
deceive the miserable.
28/03/2023
Written for the Writing Challenge - 'P' Words Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
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Categories:
discrimination, loss, poverty,
Winter TwilightNow winter twilight
at the old covered bridge here
Cold, silent, cover
There’s not a bird anywhere
It’s time to drive through
Heidi Sands
2/25/23...
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bird, loss, winter,
Preciousbilbo baggins bop
middle earth menagerie
ringmaster Galloum prowls his loss
Sharoun's fire eye tracks the prize
Crack of Doom awaits...
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Categories:
adventure, conflict, courage, destiny,
Queen of the NightAs the queen, she rules
and all bow to her presence
as she graces the night.
Her heavenly white blossom
pierces the imagination.
Her fragrance descends
and envelopes her subjects
as...
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Categories:
beauty, flower, inspiration, loss,