Tags : Tanka

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars

A Poem by Alm


Unsteady, falling. Trying hard to fix myself. Clutching at something that isn’t meant to be mine; ..
Pleasant Octobers

Pleasant Octobers

A Poem by Jolie Blossom


This is my first tanka (Japanese poem, like a haiku but with more syllables.) I chose to write it about my favorite season.
She Intends

She Intends

A Poem by ObscurityNone


First try at a Tanka.
Tanka

Tanka

A Poem by Rakhsharimaya


I am adding few of my Tanka together. Each of them are separate poems just coordinated under one title.
us and our rocket engine mouths

us and our rocket engine mouths

A Poem by Mike Melanson


A collection of fragments that fit together.
Wounded

Wounded

A Poem by Tiffany Kelley


Tanka Wounded Crisp morning air, screams bitter memories now. Reminding again, you and that damn yellow cab, leaving me was so easy.
Tohoku Tanka

Tohoku Tanka

A Poem by Hazim Haemoglobin


This is my attempt at writing tanka. It's this traditional Japanese lyrical poetry. Forgive me if it's not up to par with the great Japanese poets. In..
knot

knot

A Poem by Rana Adalwolfa Simon


rant poetry woo hoo
Return to My Arms

Return to My Arms

A Poem by Monster ^.^


'Twas a silent night.I long for your soft embrace.When will you come back?When can I see you again?When will the Sun's warmth return?
Villain

Villain

A Poem by escapingherself


Rough fingers glide downsilken skin, dark fantasiesof a man seeking undeserved rewards.Takingwhat will never be given.
Sweet Nectar

Sweet Nectar

A Poem by Tierra Starr


Oh, you sweet nectarBring me beauty in the springTaunt me with your prideThere you sit nourishing usNectar, I beg for your sugar
Hope

Hope

A Poem by Tierra Starr


Hope, may you thrive nowFill me with praise and gloryTeach me to love meHelp me understand this lifeA brighter future will come
Poem 13.    Rain

Poem 13. Rain

A Chapter by Dhaye


A simple Tanka
Poem 14.    The Happy Face

Poem 14. The Happy Face

A Chapter by Dhaye


(A Tanka)