Nature Tanka Poems | Examples

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


Premium MemberSilver Air

pearl-soft rain gathers at the threshold of early spring; your compass traces a quiet path through the silver air, where calm awe begins to rise.


Premium Memberhybrid

as hybrid poplar slowly begins to turn gold.... low gray cloud rain down sprinkles dampening me all surroundings relish the moisture

Premium MemberDancing of Shadows

It’s a nice old wood 
she says as we hand-in-hand
walk and the dancing
shadows of old trees filtered
from summer sun meet us there.

Premium Memberdirectly

almost directly overhead crescent moon slips behind clouds.... crickets croon tunes gray clouds hide red sun rising rainstorm approaching soon adds apprehension

Premium Memberfaintly

sun faintly appears fuchsia peeks from behind clouds.... crickets chirp loudly seeking mate speeding truck, nature gets quiet


Premium MemberBeginning of Fall


golden sun descends
fall`s soft breeze begins to stir
leaves turn red and gold
nature`s cycle starts anew
a quiet peace settles in.

Premium Memberaura of autumn


dew crafts crown on grass
rustling leaves fall as gold flakes
garden gleams cinder… 
nature’s splendor charms me with
aureate autumn aura

Premium Membersummer softly hums

summer softly hums
a lullaby as leaves fall
into autumn’s rest
snow will soon blanket all things
in coziness until spring

Premium MemberFall of Beauty

flowers are fading
as sun sets on the season
last tree rhapsodies
crowned beauty has met her fall
wild colors lie overall

Premium MemberReflections

Water slick as glass, 

Golden light casting a dance, 

Where my thoughts wander,

Watching birds fly to their home,

Ruby cold holds my regret.

Premium MemberNATURE'S MERRY-G0-ROUND

NATURE’S MERRY-GO-ROUND

Bright green leaves waving,
Knowing they’ll soon be falling:
Leaving naked trees.
Naked trees, teased by winter,
Springing new leaves for summer:-

Premium MemberIN THE NATURE OF LIFE

IN THE NATURES OF LIFE  

As is in nature,
I, too, have seasons of life:
All being blessed by God:-
Like old sage trees around me,
I’m still surviving each one:-

Premium Member- Ceraunophilia -


  Thor's mighty hammer
  masterpieces of the ages -
  thunder and lightning
  fire splashes in the sky
  symbol of strength and power

  Authentic event
  in different perspectives -
  a brave adventure
  no fear or hesitation
  sensitive satisfaction

Premium Memberthunder

thunderstorm last eve water stands in dirt puddles.... roadkill all gone now vultures drink from fresh water after a sizable lunch consumed

Premium MemberNATURE'S SAGE NECK REFLECTORS

NATURE’S SAGE-NECK REFLECTORS

With their necks taller 
Than sunflowers and some trees,
Awareness is theirs:
Giving them serene calmness 
In their life’s environment:-

How self-confident 
They always seem to reflect 
In their awareness.
Reflecting, we should also
Strive to be likewise in ours.

They reflect for us,
Standing calm in awareness,
Enhances wisdom:-
And brings about clear guidance 
In meeting life’s challenges:-

They further canvass
That standing tall in your life,
Reflects confidence:
Ready to meet all the trials
Surrounding you in your life:-

In their proud stance,
They reflect serenity
In life’s awareness:-
In today’s circumstances,
Let us get to giraffing!

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