Summer Tanka Poems | Examples
These Summer Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Summer. These are the best examples of Tanka Summer poems written by international poets.
GOLDEN AUTUMN
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golden leaves descend,
whisper tales of summer,
sun-kissed memories.
cool, gentle breeze carries them,
to earth, a gilded slumber.
the sun has fallen —
sits the rose in my ribcage,
travelling cool scent
breakfast leftovers on my
sweater, terminal but sweet
dew makeup with ice
the slow end of growing things
stop before he barks
dogwood and pine both empty —
needles stick more, more than leaves
the sun has fallen —
orange skies now have this dark,
heart's too red soft skin —
the forest sliding from her
a mummy pulling at wool
Cloudless skies endless,
gardens blooming in colors,
summer solstice warm_
Love a picnic in the shade,
and lazy long forest walks !
Until trees let go,
of their lovely decayed leaves,
to dance, fly and prance_
I love collecting those leaves,
in the autumn's equinox !
Then, comes biting winds,
and lacy snowflakes falling,
winter solstice ice_
Cold walks with fireplaces to warm,
'till spring equinox divine !
an almost autumn
scene unfolds outside window....
purple flowers bloom
yellow butterflies flit fast
mexican petunias wave
occasionally birds
come into view and hummers....
brown rabbit nibbles plants
a break in the fence somewhere
small animals enter there
summer swiftly flies
soon cooler nights, drier air....
hummers migrate south
mexican petunias die
birds at feeders seen outside
dark clouds gather round
they rush and collide in sky
igniting fireworks~
wind howls, clouds fly past the sky
fast is the change of weather
wisps of rain dripping
dry land sucks it greedily
belch of steam rises~
heat waves abated for now
earth leaves a sigh of relief
soon the rain grows weak
and now its rattle is stilled
leaving waves of thrill~
like a sweet symphony stopped
making the hall fall silent
A cracked, lone brown leaf
Spiralling quickly downwards
Knows only the ground;
But in that motion exalts
As if a plunging falcon.
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Fallen, wind-blown leaves
Huddling against grey kerbstones
In abject neglect.
Already parks quieter...
Their iron railings more stark.
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The thick sap retreats
When gnarled bark tightens its grip
On inner heartwood;
Summer faded into nights...
Autumn, failing, covered all.
PAPER BOATS
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paper boats float by,
drifting on a summer breeze—
clouds above me dance,
sails of white against the blue,
who sends them racing with me?
a park calm and hushed
autumn's crisp welcomed reprieve
cool shade for the lark
summer's cruel oppression lifts
an elm shrouded bench composed
it's half past summer
and the best is yet to come...
warm temps...then cooler
in August through September
the harvest beckons and stirs
seasonal clock-work
has early and late comers
wintering cold days
in summer, hot days in spring
inserting as breaks and spells
the peak passes by,
warm sun lowers its angle,
long shadows appear,
coolness creeps into the night,
as strong sense of change begins.
through my long-stemmed glass
red & white stripes, blue with stars
merlot reflection
muted-purple silhouette
prolonged sips, flag pole on porch
refresh and fresh fruits
summer breeze after sunset
lovers summer nights
bright neat so blue stars up there
overhearty love is here
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Juneberries
sweetish juneberries
grow where wildness softly weaves
awake summer scents,
hidden treasure amidst leaves
wholesome bounty of nature.
High Fives for June 6-10-25
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Juneberry
garden chameleon
green leaves turn red then purple
nicknamed sugarplum
berries of blue in clusters
hedgehogs feast on summer treats