Diamond DreamsTulips of morning
just waked from amaranth dreams,
meet glittering sun.
Dogwood rose opens redly
Pink dawn's jewel shines steady.
Beautiful flowers
respond to warmth's mute caress!
They're a dream come true
in varicolored versions
'ere dusk dreams, in beds again!
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Categories:
beautiful, color, dream, flower,
Form: Tanka
FRANCIS OF GODFRANCIS OF GOD
Spiritual fruit of God,
Reflector of loving peace,
Pontiff of justice:-
Labors of love completed,
May his spirit remain here:-
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Categories:
bereavement, christian, eulogy, love,
Form: Tanka
DOVEDA bird flew over me,
leaving a feather falling,
landing on my head:
Oh, it had to be a dove,
I’ve never felt so peaceful:-
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Categories:
allegory, analogy, bird, imagery,
Form: Tanka
HIMAnnunciated,
Germinated, seed of God;
Blooming in heaven:
Scenting the foul air of earth
With his divine peace and love:-
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Categories:
allegory, extended metaphor, high
Form: Tanka
AN EASTER MORNING REFLECTIONTomb’s door cracked open,
The grave empty of its yoke;
The Son had risen:-
Sunshine of a new day came,
And we celebrate it today:-
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Categories:
allegory, analogy, celebration, easter,
Form: Tanka
uptightYour Choice T Poetry Contest: Sponsored by Brian Strand (April/May 2025)
all time classic soul
music from a poor man’s son
turn that volume up
for the motor city sound
now everything is alright
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Categories:
10th grade, america, music,
Form: Tanka
SILENT SOULS WANDERINGToday is as quiet
As a crowded graveyard
Empty of life:-
Yet, the green of nature,
Shines in springing glory:-
As a brief breeze
Warmly passes by,
Silence retains its control
And all remains calm:-
Yes, life’s reality
Has its blissful moments;
Leaving wearying chaos asunder
As God caresses
Silent wandering souls:-
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Categories:
allegory, endurance, imagery, life,
Form: Tanka
A STREAMING SENSATIONSage moose families
journeying nature’s beauty,
streaming peaceful life:-
Powerful, iconic elk,
Canvassing serenity:-
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Categories:
allegory, animal, imagery, inspirational,
Form: Tanka
WITH HER RARE FLYING WINGS
WITH HER RARE FLYING WINGS
Desiring to soar,
She waved her sage rainbow wings;
Peacocking the yard:-
She faked a hopscotching flight,
Strutting her well-winged buttocks.
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Categories:
beauty, bird, character, extended
Form: Tanka
Powers Of WomenIt's the power of
Persuasion and suggestion.
Also seduction,
Passion, manipulation:
All the powers of women....
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Categories:
women,
Form: Tanka
Crinkle Crankle Walls
stability
is not obtained by
straightforward solutions ~
compromise, twists and turns
bypass obstacles
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Categories:
life, relationship,
Form: Tanka
APROPOS OF GOD'S COMPASS: A TANKA TRIOBe as the sun,
And doubt not the Son of God;
Your guiding compass:-
Divine guidance is your gift;
Praise God for each day’s dawning:-
After sleep, you wake,
There’s sunset and sunrise;
You’re guided between:
Always believe in yourself;
Always be in God’s guidance:-
Journey faithfully,
You are destined for success;
God is your compass:
When lost, sign in your compass
And be guided on your way:-
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Categories:
allegory, analogy, extended metaphor,
Form: Tanka
WITH GOD AS OUR RUTTERAs ships in a storm,
Let’s not be dashed to pieces;
God being our rutter:-
Navigated by God,
Faithfully sail life's waters:-
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Categories:
allegory, faith, god, life,
Form: Tanka
Love SlaveLovely slave of God
Smile radiant like the sun.
Please feel my own bod,
As we embrace after fun.
Show me love as bright as stars....
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Categories:
crush,
Form: Tanka
UntitledFull of Forgiveness
full of forgiveness
He is generous and kind
the loving Father
even to someone like me
a true prodigal son
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Categories:
jesus,
Form: Tanka
Specific Types of Tanka Poems
Read wonderful tanka poetry on the following sub-topics:
art, animals, christmas, death, family, flowers, food, friendship, funny, kids, life, love, music, nature, nursery, parents, sadness, school, spring, sports, summer, war, winter
and more.
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