Poems about Tanka

• Heartless Tanka

  I am a Heartless
  Darkness is my lonely soul

  by YourAngelicDeath 14 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 30 4:49 PM. In Tanka, Other, Fantasy, Dedication, Escape, Life
• [ her flamenco dress ]

  by Discoveria 4 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 23 5:51 PM. In Contest, Tanka
• Manuel

  La maestra asked
  Manuel to use the word ‘cheese’

  by Ken J 5 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 23 5:32 PM. In Contest, Tanka, Joke, Silly
• Gypsy Tears

  Brown path to the cave
  small girls seriously stomp

  by whitecoffee 5 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 23 4:36 PM. In Contest, Tanka
• Homes For Dreams

  lost dreams wandering
  seeking imaginative minds

  by Macsword 16 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 21 9:45 PM. In Contest, Haiku, tanka
• Purple Lilies

  by Shantti 18 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 16 7:36 PM. In Tanka
• Lilacs (tanka)

  Fragrant bouquets of

  by Verdeboy 7 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 16 11:49 AM. In Tanka, Pain, Sad, Nature
• skylight (tanka)

  sky-lit opening
  viewing worlds never named or

  by Macsword 4 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 6 10:46 PM. In Contest, (tanka)
• Experience (tanka)

  lead me by your hand
  or call me with loud echos

  by Macsword 4 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 6 10:22 PM. In Contest, tanka
• Heavenly Beauty

  by Phoenix Rising 7 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 6 1:10 AM. In tanka, spiritual
• [ a flock of dark birds ]

  by Lee Tai Wah 6 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 5 1:06 PM. In Contest, Life, Tanka
• ~Heaven's Ballerina~

  by BuriedTreasures 23 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 4 4:42 PM. In Spiritual, Fantasy, Tanka
• Practice Makes Perfect

  by whitecoffee 8 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 4 4:27 PM. In Contest, Tanka, picture inspired
• Away Light!

  fears far flung forward
  away the eye-stinging light

  by Macsword 4 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 1 2:49 AM. In Contest, tanka
• green grasses

  They reach for the sun
  bathing in the glowing rays

  by annother 5 lines, 11 comments, on May 31 9:04 PM. In Contest, Tanka, Nature
• restless skies

  The crimson poppies
  wait under dark clouds for rain.

  by annother 12 lines, 4 comments, on May 31 8:16 PM. In Contest, tanka, Nature
• Evening's Dance

  bold stallion dancing
  heaven's flames unforgiving

  by Macsword 4 lines, 3 comments, on May 29 9:35 PM. In Contest, tanka
• A Breath of Spring

  Who knew spring could come
  during my time of harvest?

  by BearWoman 4 lines, 5 comments, on May 25 11:43 PM. In Renewal, Tanka
• Spider (A Tanka)

  silken masterpiece
  catching raindrops; catching flies

  by woodenspoon 6 lines, 3 comments, on May 19 5:28 PM. In Tanka, Nature, Thoughts
• Spilled Ice Cream

  His little eyes leak
  Sadness quivers on his lips

  by amore appassionato 4 lines, on May 16 9:12 PM. In Tanka
• Serenity

  The wind rustles leaves
  Which fall into the water

  by amore appassionato 4 lines, on May 16 8:47 PM. In Tanka
• Timeless

  The sad old man sits
  Sleepily in his locker

  by amore appassionato 4 lines, on May 16 8:45 PM. In Tanka
• A Field's Choir

  choir of tulips
  openly praising sun gods

  by Macsword 29 lines, 8 comments, on May 14 7:17 AM. In Contest, Tanka
• Dance of Life

  A piece of spirit
  I wear a fancy costume

  by drifting cloud 6 lines, 5 comments, on May 13 9:40 AM. In Spiritual, Inspirational, tanka
• [ a tender kiss ]

  by Lee Tai Wah 6 lines, 6 comments, on May 13 8:51 AM. In Contest, Life, Love, Tanka
• [ without you ]

  by Lee Tai Wah 8 lines, 2 comments, on May 11 11:10 AM. In Contest, Tanka, Love
• # 08 - Longing

  an old mangrove tree
  cowers down upon the earth,

  by Summer52 11 lines, 2 comments, on May 10 12:16 PM. In Love, Nature, Tanka, 'napomo' Category
• Youthful Yearn

  by Master Anarchy 4 lines, 1 comment, on May 10 8:09 AM. In Tanka, Youth, Spiritual, Life
• painting of a storm

  darkened studio
  lightning flash reveals a large

  by John Doe 9 lines, 2 comments, on May 9 2:34 PM. In Tanka, Art, Nature, Contest
• Mountain and Sea

  mountain range stands firm
  spring blossoms bedeck its ranks

  by BearWoman 4 lines, 1 comment, on May 8 9:13 PM. In Nature, Sensual, Tanka
• cocoon of warm memories

  day breathed into wind
  pirouetting autumn leaves

  by John Doe 9 lines, 1 comment, on May 7 8:21 PM. In Tanka, Contest, Nature
• I am Canadian

  Blood cells, red and white,
  Just like Canadian flags.

  by KitsuneoftheSands 4 lines, 1 comment, on May 7 7:54 PM. In Spiritual, Other, Life, Love, Weird, Tanka
• your face radiant

  your face radient
  as if illuminated

  by John Doe 11 lines, 3 comments, on May 7 1:18 PM. In Contest, Tanka
• # 06 - Total Surrender [ Tanka Chain ]

  your kisses flutter
  my pulse in erratic beats;

  by Summer52 31 lines, 3 comments, on May 7 9:47 AM. In Love, Nature, Tanka, Contest, 'napomo' Category
• Tanka 1

  Lovely Geisha girl
  a porcelain doll displayed

  by Griswold 4 lines, 3 comments, on May 6 3:55 PM. In Contest, Tanka
• Tanka: Suddenly.....

  suddenly she's there
  amidst the mist of the glade

  by Macsword 6 lines, 3 comments, on May 4 6:16 AM. In Contest, Tanka
• buried treasure

  by nOva- 7 lines, 2 comments, on May 3 5:17 PM. In Tanka, Other, Sad, Personal, Life
• # 05 - The Champ [ Tanka ]

  his eyes fierce, alert
  towards the tall challenger;

  by Summer52 17 lines, 6 comments, on May 3 11:05 AM. In Life, Boxing, Nature, Tanka, Message, Contest, 'napomo' Category
• # 04 - Deep Secret [ Tanka ]

  a small lake amidst
  the lush hill, looks elusive

  by Summer52 9 lines, 1 comment, on May 3 9:14 AM. In Nature, Love, Secret, Thoughts, Tanka, Contest, 'napomo' Category
• 失調 Out of Harmony

  In time with the ticking-tock
  of your vintage watch

  by yukitosumi 6 lines, 2 comments, on May 3 8:23 AM. In tanka
• [ the rain showers ]

  by Lee Tai Wah 7 lines, 14 comments, on Apr 30 10:19 AM. In Contest, Tanka
• [ up in the mountains ]

  by Lee Tai Wah 5 lines, 7 comments, on Apr 30 1:17 AM. In Contest, Nature, Tanka
• Mountain Wind

  up in the mountains
  the wind whistles through the trees

  by BearWoman 10 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 29 10:59 PM. In Tanka, Peaceful, Reflection, Nature
• Oak in Time

  strong oak is sundered
  pieces lay strewn upon the ground

  by BearWoman 4 lines, 10 comments, on Apr 29 7:24 PM. In Tanka, Reflection
• # 23 - Plea

  I hear your voice
  the subtle whimper echoing

  by Summer52 9 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 29 12:57 AM. In Life, Love, Nature, Pain, Sad, Thoughts, Tanka, 'napomo' Category
• Strength

  boulders birth beauty
  reflect years in blue pastures

  by ScarletO 7 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 28 10:05 PM. In NaPoMo, Nature, Life, Tanka
• [The Mountain Breeze ]

  the mountain breeze
  blowing through the pine trees

  by Lee Tai Wah 7 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 28 10:07 AM. In Contest, Nature, Tanka
• The Valley of Echoes

  by Cynthia Gaines 5 lines, 23 comments, on Apr 27 3:19 PM. In Tanka
• Forbidden Love

  what pearls are formed
  hidden within my aching sleeve

  by Lee Tai Wah 12 lines, 28 comments, on Apr 26 9:52 PM. In Contest, Tanka
• Among Stork

  by Kathleen a Nazarene 12 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 26 6:03 PM. In Haiku, Tanka, Life, Sad, NaPoMo

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