Tanka

For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: being lonely with yourself. Your form is: tanka.

Your topic is: simplicity Your form is: Tanka — five lines with or without syllable counting 1. short line / 5 syllables 2. long line / 7 syllables 3. short line / 5 syllables 4. long line / 7 syllables 5. long line / 7 syllables Example: Is the inlaid box With a gilt hasp…