Tanka Poems | Tanka Examples

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)?

Carolina Sunrise

Tides enfold first light, Golden hues seep through briny mist, Daybreak murmurs rest, Ebb and flow dance quietly, Dawn's tender overture sung....Read the rest...

cancer is a killer

cancer survivor eight years with a clean record feeling some relief year nine is a killer year cancer takes body hostage...Read the rest...

listening to the beach boys

sandals on my feet the beach boys' songs are playing a song melody pasadena song comes on little old lady like me...Read the rest...

shroud of clouds

hov’ring shroud of clouds only God can prune a storm levitate vortex angels release petrichor hanging sheets…mothballing hail ...Read the rest...

clementine honey

clementine honey the buzzing bees beholding a budding lily i’m adoring audible crooning of colorful bloom ...Read the rest...

Season of Bloom

Late June's musky days and gardens tell their rapture in colorful fumes. Such feverish excitement in season of bloom, verdant! Scarlet and gold reign 'Til peach and plum take over Pinks and blues follow. Muggy days and heady nights lit up by dark-blue starlight. ...Read the rest...

sleepy baby bird

Sleepy baby bird Fell out of her mama’s nest She remained asleep Picked up by a gentle hand Restored to her mama’s nest...Read the rest...

driving to 70s Music

beautiful spring day I need a convertible driving the fast lane playing seventies music loving beach boys on fire...Read the rest...

old time religion

old time religion knee slapping hand clapping songs the old rugged cross when the saints came marching in the best kind of praise indeed...Read the rest...

fragrance of a skunk

pungent skunk like smell my nose feels assaulted eyes quickly water horrible stench makes me wail i quickly see Bambi's friend...Read the rest...

Euphoric Dances

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ euphoric dances beneath waxing crescent moon busy shadows breeze undressing the midnight hour to reveal the falling stars...Read the rest...

a bellow beyond the pond

minnows barely swish pond is quietly simple cattails stand guard bullfrog's belligerent voice a bellow beyond the pond...Read the rest...

the top prize

heartfelt gratitude gift was unnecessary thankful for her friend there is a genuine hug true friendship is the top prize...Read the rest...

Sunset at Kiawah

Kiawah's sun dips, Marshes blush in soft pastels, Spring whispers low. Egrets dance in twilight's grace, Day ends in a gentle sigh....Read the rest...

Tanka

my love for you grows nothing can keep us apart no walls between us our love is eternal death will not separate us ...Read the rest...

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Definition | What is Tanka in Poetry?

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