Poetry competition CLOSED 25th March 2021 5:38am
WINNER
Ljdynamic
Ljdynamic
RUNNERS-UP:
Bluevelvete
and DaryaWaters
Take the Time to Tanka
Poetry Contest Description
Write a Love Tanka
"One of the oldest Japanese forms, Tanka originated in the seventh century, and quickly became the preferred verse form not only in the Japanese Imperial Court, where nobles competed in Tanka contests, but for women and men engaged in courtship." Poets.org
The format is: 5, 7, 5, 7, 7 syllables.
Rules
Any kind of love.
Ex. music, sport, poetry, best friend, nature
One Entry Per Poet
Visuals allowed (no graphic images) and no audio.
New written work only.
Erotica allowed (not graphic)
Example:
bearings
your lips quietly
whisper enchantments to me
red will be my death
it should be my warning sign
but Im a bull and I charge
The Tanka above is part of a bigger poem I wrote with 3 tankas in it. The poem was about my gf's hair Tanka 1, eyes Tanka 2, and lips Tanka 3. I didn't want to link the whole poem because I didn't want to confuse as to what I am looking for.
I look forward to reading the entries.
I will not be posting after every post to keep the channel clear.
The format is: 5, 7, 5, 7, 7 syllables.
Rules
Any kind of love.
Ex. music, sport, poetry, best friend, nature
One Entry Per Poet
Visuals allowed (no graphic images) and no audio.
New written work only.
Erotica allowed (not graphic)
Example:
bearings
your lips quietly
whisper enchantments to me
red will be my death
it should be my warning sign
but Im a bull and I charge
The Tanka above is part of a bigger poem I wrote with 3 tankas in it. The poem was about my gf's hair Tanka 1, eyes Tanka 2, and lips Tanka 3. I didn't want to link the whole poem because I didn't want to confuse as to what I am looking for.
I look forward to reading the entries.
I will not be posting after every post to keep the channel clear.
Essence
forgetting to breathe
as i become lost in her
a name on my lips
that simply tastes so divine
the very essence of love
as i become lost in her
a name on my lips
that simply tastes so divine
the very essence of love
Written by AspergerPoet56
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Procession
The crows are blowin
two step jazz, linked wings shoulder
the crooners coffin,
mama magpie second lines,
all her finery showin.
two step jazz, linked wings shoulder
the crooners coffin,
mama magpie second lines,
all her finery showin.
Written by Razzerleaf
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a worth more than it's weight in gold~ (a tanka of truth)
Lovers' hands entwined,
Then, a squeeze to remind her
how unique theirs is;
Two sides of the same rare coin
Invaluable in whole
Written by Bluevelvete
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Related submission no longer exists.
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/412966-take-the-time-to-tanka/
Something clever I was joking around with.
NOT A COMPETITION ENTRY
Something clever I was joking around with.
NOT A COMPETITION ENTRY
Tanka - Amorous Flow
Eyes strumming heart-strings
beating in double four time
making hot blood race
to erect a monument
dedicated to our love
beating in double four time
making hot blood race
to erect a monument
dedicated to our love
Written by Gahddess_Worship
(Osomajestuoso)
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The Relativity of Speed (a Tanka)
...is when a small snail
Hangs tight to a turtle shell
While the turtle sails
At full speed running like hell
The snail will yell: Please, SLOW DOWN!
Written by wallyroo92
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spindles of a splintered heart
And now, pray falls lime
Colour is first religion.
Disciple fingers weave
Bracken curls to distant naves,
Placed dreams in your eyes ~ blind me.
Colour is first religion.
Disciple fingers weave
Bracken curls to distant naves,
Placed dreams in your eyes ~ blind me.
Written by Strangeways_Rob
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