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Tanka

Posted April 8th, 2008 by David Gibbs

The first is but five,
The second must be seven,
The third, five again,
Line four and five are equal,
Both are seven syllables.

great poem, dave

On April 8th, 2008 joyce says:

maybe you can start the tanka craze. Boy, do I now know those rules. I will be counting in my sleep. It's strange, I read up on tankas on the net, and they gave many samples that had fewer than 31 syllables. Maybe Americans have changed the rules to make it easier?

Your poem is so original - it seems simple - but it's really not, and you do a wonderful job.

joyce

Dave

On April 8th, 2008 Scareysquirel says:

Listen here!
You are so, not a W*****!

For i smply adore
Your fine gift
Of the 'Tanka!

Sorry!! couldent help myself! LOL
Image what its like for those who live with me!!!

Tanka though, you've inspired me again, and im gonna give it a try!

DEbs
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