This is my first stab at writing a Tanka poem. Don't know if I've got it right?
I called it Gold or grave because I always wonder which to look for.
His spade as burdensome as
A burly body.
Gold or grave, he wants no hand
I just watch, dodge wanton sand.
Have you written Tanka before? Any tips?
what's a tanka poem zeez?
ReplyDeleteand is that one about matt trying to digg a hole?
Ha ha Simon! I guess it's open for interpretation :)
ReplyDeleteA Tanka poem generally has five units usually with pattern : 5-7-5-7-7 (thanks wikipedia!)
I'm testing out different types of poetry. Do you write any poetry or do you stick exclusively to witty/dazzling proposal songs?
Lovely, wrapped up so beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteI love writing tanka too!
Marinela x
Brilliant. I love gold or grave.
ReplyDeleteDitto Willow. Love the Tanka!!
ReplyDeleteI'm breathing poetry these past days, eating it, too. Mmmm.
I like this poem a lot, especially the idea of a guy digging and we (the readers) don't know if he's digging gold or a grave (perhaps both?). Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI have never written Tanka before. I'll have to try it one of these days.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what Tanka was either. Thanks for explaining. I liked the poem.
ReplyDeleteomg how cool! i've never written a tank poem before, i read a ton of it in college!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!!