Poetry competition CLOSED 2nd January 2013 5:12pm
WINNER
Magdalena
Magdalena
Acrostic-Tanka (modern tanka)
Poetry Contest Description
Submit at least 3 modern tanka poems as described below:
I had a dream and in my dream I was called the "Father of Modern Tanka." I like to live that dream if I may, unless somebody say otherwise. I started as a twisted dreamer like everyone else (I guess), and now I'm a thought provoker. Let me start by provoking your profound thoughts to a new depth.
Traditional tanka consists of 5 lines with 31 syllables with the 1st and 3rd line having 5 syllables each and the rest have 7 each (5-7-5-7-7) which usually covers topics about love and nature. My modern tanka which I called acrostic-tanka is a hybrid of acrostic poetry in tanka form which covers any topic using a 5-letter word and somehow its lyrics must connote relevance if not directly equivalent to the meaning of the word.
For example:
1) http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/76642-fauna-in-tanka-form/
2) http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/75718-trust/
3) http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/76016-lover-in-tanka-form/
Competition ends: Jan. 02, 2013
Happy tanka and a joyous season to all my fellow dreamers...
( I would like to acknowledge our fellow resident poets, Mr. Bruce Burkard who introduced me to traditional tanka and JAZZMANOR who brought acrostic poetry to my attention. Since then, I had fun doing this coz' it's a good mental exercise. You should try it too!)
Traditional tanka consists of 5 lines with 31 syllables with the 1st and 3rd line having 5 syllables each and the rest have 7 each (5-7-5-7-7) which usually covers topics about love and nature. My modern tanka which I called acrostic-tanka is a hybrid of acrostic poetry in tanka form which covers any topic using a 5-letter word and somehow its lyrics must connote relevance if not directly equivalent to the meaning of the word.
For example:
1) http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/76642-fauna-in-tanka-form/
2) http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/75718-trust/
3) http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/76016-lover-in-tanka-form/
Competition ends: Jan. 02, 2013
Happy tanka and a joyous season to all my fellow dreamers...
( I would like to acknowledge our fellow resident poets, Mr. Bruce Burkard who introduced me to traditional tanka and JAZZMANOR who brought acrostic poetry to my attention. Since then, I had fun doing this coz' it's a good mental exercise. You should try it too!)
Thanks Devilish for getting this competition off the ground. It's a nice one...
but let me make it clear. While your work is in traditional tanka, I specifically ask for a modern form of tanka which is a 5-letter word (since tanka consists of 5 lines) and you have to use those 5 letters as a start for each lines. Please click on link in my examples above. (TRUST, LOVER, FAUNA, etc.)
but let me make it clear. While your work is in traditional tanka, I specifically ask for a modern form of tanka which is a 5-letter word (since tanka consists of 5 lines) and you have to use those 5 letters as a start for each lines. Please click on link in my examples above. (TRUST, LOVER, FAUNA, etc.)
Anonymous
"Blood(lines)"
http://www.edeninitiative.org/images/life_senior.jpg
Believe we’re all one
Lost in a complex story
Only the wise think
Onward to see the glory
Death is really beginning
http://www.edeninitiative.org/images/life_senior.jpg
Believe we’re all one
Lost in a complex story
Only the wise think
Onward to see the glory
Death is really beginning
Anonymous
“(I Love) Music”
http://blogs.thenews.com.pk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CUPID.jpg
Melody is grand
Utilizes all power
Seen so deep within
Is key to enlightenment
Cupid is the message here
http://blogs.thenews.com.pk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CUPID.jpg
Melody is grand
Utilizes all power
Seen so deep within
Is key to enlightenment
Cupid is the message here
Anonymous
"Weird (Crazy Poet)"
We’re all a bit touched
Everyone writes their own story
Is poetry strange?
Remembering ones feelings
Decide for yourself the right
We’re all a bit touched
Everyone writes their own story
Is poetry strange?
Remembering ones feelings
Decide for yourself the right
I double checked my syllable count with an on-line counter after I wrote my three. All as they should be
Death
Darkest kissed shadows
Elevate your spirit up
A force of Grim's hand
Touched your soul ripping it free
Hells fire you are heading for
Death
Darkest kissed shadows
Elevate your spirit up
A force of Grim's hand
Touched your soul ripping it free
Hells fire you are heading for
Thanks Strider, Magdalena and anna grin for your beautiful tanka poems...I think Devilish is ready for her entry. Do you guys have fun doing this as compared to traditional tanka? I would like to hear your opinions. Sometimes I do this while at a traffic stop, trying to count the syllables while tapping on the steering wheel until I would hear a loud honk from behind (LOL), it's green light!
