Tanka Poems. Examples of Tankas and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Tanka poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Tanka.
A tanka is a form of Japanese poem consisting of five lines, the first and third composed of five syllables and the others seven, but there is more to a tanka. What is tanka in poetry (complete definition)?
Raindrops Rejoice~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
raindrops on my face,
nature's tears cleanse my soul,
joy in every drop.
dancing with the rhythm of life,
a symphony of pure bliss....
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Categories:
rain,
Form: Tanka
Let's TangoFragrance night, spicy
Breeze tangoes near tomorrow
to green world stage raves
Howling blues stir lilac dark
Starlight, whistling in the park
Clouds keep on drifting
in times of vanishing moon
It's nature's wild dance
a sultry summer tango
when super moon turns mango...
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Categories:
beauty, dance, flower, nature,
Form: Tanka
pillars of creation
Categories:
allusion, birth, perspective,
Form: Tanka
pinespines sigh in brisk breeze
spring-green dots the pine forest....
birds chirp at sunrise
nest being built in new houses
cardinal bathes in birdbath
He's going to court his pick for this season...
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Categories:
nature,
Form: Tanka
Sundaes On A SundayGooey, gooey treats
Filled with strawberry puree,
All laid out upon
Bowls of vanilla ice cream,
Topped with sundae cherries.
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Categories:
food, imagery,
Form: Tanka
Serenity's ResurrectionsSeems it's a story
Of a girl always near-death
Through every attempt,
The loveliest metaphor,
A lie even I saw through....
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Categories:
character, death, hero, magic,
Form: Tanka
Nighttime Serenade~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
nighttime serenade
thunder sings to the moonlight
a lullaby bold
even the stars listen close
to tales told in rumbles deep
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Categories:
moon, night,
Form: Tanka
unadorned
Categories:
allusion, earth, perspective,
Form: Tanka
Eye of the Storm~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Last night I dreamt of a violent thunderstorm, one that would quickly ravish the land. I stood on my back porch watching and listening, the storm’s power engulfing me. In the storm I am light,...
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Categories:
storm,
Form: Tanka
Starlit NightHeart filled with desire,
Inspired by divine fire.
Seeking truth and light.
May the stars hear my own plight,
As I pray throughout the night....
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Categories:
heart, magic, night, prayer,
Form: Tanka
Spring's Embrace~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
soft petals unfurl
in the gentle breath of spring
love blooms in the air
underneath the azure sky
two hearts dance in perfect rhyme
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Categories:
dance, love, spring,
Form: Tanka
skiesskies are solid gray
ready to weep day away....
uplifting thoughts rise
yellow pollen floats on rain
one pear tree's white blooms revive
3rd day of spring 2024...
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Categories:
beauty, food, nature,
Form: Tanka
BafflesSquirrels leap with vain effort,
Baffles guard the seeds.
Autumn's bounty held aloft,
Nature's jest in silent play....
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Categories:
bird,
Form: Tanka
SpringtidePastels of flowers
oh to beginnings once more
light snow wedding day
lavender tulips rising
spring bride crowned in baby's breath...
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Categories:
6th grade, 7th grade,
Form: Tanka
When You Can't HelpTears fall, silent rain,
Heart aches to heal unseen wounds.
Hands reach, touch the void,
In the dance of shadowed dreams,
Love whispers, yet remains bound....
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Categories:
love, love hurts, sad
Form: Tanka
Specific Types of Tanka Poems
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Definition | What is Tanka in Poetry?