- Erotic Poetry
- Last Kiss (a Tanka)
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I have recently discovered Tanka, a 6th century Japanese poetry form, and I have been studying its layers of intricacies. I have found Tanka "speaks to me" on many levels; its brevity and succinct nature; its development of image; its "turn" or "unexpected middle", and its quiet introspect. This is my first attempt at Tanka, and I appreciate all feedback on this poetic form! Thank you to Equinoxe, for a very detailed and informative explanation of Tanka in the Poet's Forum! Thank you ElizaLoo and MaydayPilot for the encouragement!
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Ephemeral kiss
You whisper soft endearments
Fade from earthly life
Ebbing autumn turns winter
Ghost white snow falls on stilled lips
- COMMENTS
Maydaypilotover 1 year agoSo much emotion evoked in so few words. And then that last line…
Exquisite.
Maydaypilotover 1 year agoGreater beauty is revealed in this Tanka with every reading. What poetry aspires to be.
