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4 Tanka:
a Japanese form of poetry consisting of 5 lines;
with the 1st 3rd line having
5 syllables,
while the 2nd , 4th and 5th line contain 7 syllables:
Zen Buddhists began using Haiku in the 17th century after adapting it
from a popular form of poetry known as Renga. Haiku is a Japanese verse
form consisiting of 3 unrhymed lines of 5, 7, 5 syllables. Some of the
most famous Haiku writer’sinclude: Masuoka Shiki, Basho, & Yosa Buson.
My newest feature here is Tanka poetry. Tanka is another form of Japanese
poetry in 5 lines, the 1st & 3rd composed of 5 syllables & the 2nd & 4th
& 5th line having 7 syllables. Nancy in Japanese is Yuugo, meaning gracious.
Hey relax with poetry & Kitaro, grammy award winner New Age Music.
Asleep I am now,
I can dream of many things.
On my mind even
Asleep is you, and me for
All of eternity, beau.
Sky, clouds of blue, sun,
Air is crisp, snow still lies here,
End winter, start spring.
Please I am so cold and ready
For birds, and flowers, and warmth!
Frame, picture, glass, wall,
Hung so proudly, stare I do.
Wood, sun, rock, tiger,
Reminders of you, me, us.
Passage thru time of passion !
Hold me close my love
For I am weary today
You I can depend
To lift my dwindled spirits
For this I am grateful
Coming Soon...Renga !
