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Tanka Poems

Welcome to our collection of Tanka poems! This traditional Japanese form of poetry consists of five lines and has been practiced for over a thousand years. Tanka poetry is renowned for its brevity and its ability to evoke powerful emotions and imagery in just a few short lines. In our collection, you will find a diverse range of Tanka poems from contemporary and classic poets alike. Each one is a celebration of the beauty and power of this ancient art form. So take a moment to explore this rich tradition of poetry and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Tanka.

Displaying 213 poems from the Tanka poetic form.

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68th — 68th	I look around me But no one stayed in here. Dance i will do now, And Split my self to two. Give a company for...	0 views Rate it
A Bitter And Most Uncomfortable Truth — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Atlantic Slave Trade. Genesis of “The White Race.” A social construct. Of division and conquest. Now accepted as “THE NORM.” For subjugation. By...	350 views Rate it
A Clear And Present Danger — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Dangerous movement Dissolution of marriage Marxist in nature In its public overture Disguised as social...	300 views Rate it
A Day Etched in Infamy — Karl Constantine FOLKES	A brazen attack On the U.S. Capitol January sixth A day etched in infamy To abort the people’s...	456 views Rate it
A Government House Divided — Karl Constantine FOLKES	A House divided Is what America is Government ruling By partisan politics “House divided cannot...	474 views Rate it
A Poet is a Proverbial Messenger — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Words as a kernel The proverbs of poetry As a healing balm As cures for our deceptions Our wounds and our injuries As a mustard seed Feeble and...	1,941 views Rate it
A Somonka Query About Love — Karl Constantine FOLKES	STATEMENT: “So talk about love. Or perhaps even hatred. Whatever moves you. Share what’s brewing in your mind. A caring soul will listen.” ...	563 views Rate it
A Tanka Poet’s Confession — Karl Constantine FOLKES	I am good at it. Intellectual rubbish. Don’t ever quote me. Unseemly Tanka poet. Besmirched by lines not...	436 views Rate it
Africa in Tears — Karl Constantine FOLKES	The people mourning. Their ancient art are removed. Robbed, stolen, and gone. Gone from Mother Africa. To European countries. Gone from Africa. To...	454 views Rate it
Alchemical Fires of the Mind — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Art of conjuring. The art of transformation. Curiosity. Revolution of the Mind. A psychological craft. Sought by the sages. Unfolding hidden...	533 views Rate it
America’s Danger From Authoritarianism and Disinformation — Karl Constantine FOLKES	All dangerous signs Nations must take notice of And be prepared to counter. Authoritarianism. How it festers as a poison. As a bed partner Of...	585 views Rate it
An Artist’s Freedom Rap — Karl Constantine FOLKES	I need no cell phone When I’m living in the zone, Flying in the sky, Way above the clouds — so high. Liberated — free to fly. Prisons with their...	271 views Rate it
And What is Life But Energy Unlimited? — Karl Constantine FOLKES	The sine qua non. Energy unlimited. Ever evolving. No beginning or ending. The mystery of life...	463 views Rate it
Be Spiritually Healed — Karl Constantine FOLKES	A place for healing. God’s healing sanctuary. Come, all ye faithful. Receive your consolation. Be healed now of all your wounds. God bids you...	402 views Rate it
Beehive B-Flat Rhapsody — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Beehive B-flat z’s The chords of B’s are humming… The drones’ symphony. Their Queen Bee’s Composition… Now abuzz in my waxed ears. Follicles of...	812 views Rate it
Before I dream — Talia Garza Hernandez	Before I dream right my body realizes warm my quilt attached is an immortal blessing enduring enough tonight...	7 views Rate it
Beware of That Russian Bear’s Hug! — Karl Constantine FOLKES	The world endangered By an unstable statesman. His name is Putin. A deployer of darkness. His habitat — Inferno. Ukraine is mere ploy For some...	314 views Rate it
Beyond Jungian Synchronicity — Karl Constantine FOLKES	A postscript token. A Fibonacci symbol. In my dreams again. Three women assigned numbers. And my wife is Number 12. 12, 13, 14. Assigned to the...	388 views Rate it
big chungus — walkin dude	the amogus big chungus breaking bad impoter amogn...	8 views Rate it
big chungus — walkin dude	the amogus big chungus breaking bad impoter amogn...	2 views Rate it
Bleeding head — Bleed head	Bleedhead flowing no go...	0 views Rate it
Blooming — Janiyah Sanders	Spring beautiful days Flowers blooming so early White and pink flowers Blossoms so beautifully Signs of spring finally...	1 view Rate it
Bud — Roberto Suárez Torres	Crystal-twinkling dew looming on your thick locks shorn, near tents my flocks graze; leaves gently rustle in woods to the patch a glance you...	64 views Rate it
But Why Love Me? — Apollo_SilverStorm	I know I'm not perfect. I know I'm not good looking. I am however damaged inside and out and i hide my feelings. But you gave me that chance and picked...	12 views Rate it
Castor Lake — Brian D.F. Richmond	Early one morning By the water’s edge, neatly gnawed Sticks and poles are stacked Carefully. A wooden lodge Best built by busy...	10 views Rate it