Tanka #6

Still on micro poems and finding how to place my words… enjoy today’s post.

As usual, you can reply to my tanka in the comments section.

The blank canvases
They weep…longing to be touched
Edges frayed…dwindling
I pray to nine goddesses
To bless me – I need a muse

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  1. nvsubbaraman's avatar nvsubbaraman says:

    First line of a Tanka/Haiku cannot have SEVEN syllables:
    To bless I need muse
    She is there in and with you
    Make sure-put to use!

    All the best!

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    1. Amina's avatar Amina says:

      My tanka doesn’t start with seven syllables. The first line reads ‘the blank canvasses’ which is 5 syllables

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    2. kiwinana's avatar kiwinana says:

      You are right Nvsubbaraman, you cannot use the last line of a Tanka, (as it has seven syllables), it is impossible to write a tanka using the last line of a Tanka, it can only be done with Haiku Poetry.
      Hope you are all having a great weekend.

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      1. Amina's avatar Amina says:

        oh I get what you both mean now, I thought he was making reference to my tanka haha… got me a bit confused

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  2. dornahainds's avatar dornahainds says:

    When I have had a better experience with such a new form of poetry, I would love to try this. For now, I will say, this is magnificent!’

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    1. Amina's avatar Amina says:

      thank you, its not so complicated. if you want to try and write a collaborative poem with me and another blogger, drop a comment and let me know 🙂

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  3. nvsubbaraman's avatar nvsubbaraman says:

    Going strong. All the best!

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