Downpour(Tanka)

by Jad   May 2, 2010


-Barrage of water-
Cascading upon earths ground,
Suffocating filth,
Creating rivers from streams.
Starting life again anew.

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Tanka is a classic form of Japanese poetry related to the haiku with five unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven, and seven syllables. (5, 7, 5, 7, 7)

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  • 14 years ago

    by Dreaming out loud

    My favorite form is haiku's but tankas are a close second. Again you have done a great job. very descriptive and beautiful

  • 14 years ago

    by Sylvia

    Rain does cleanse the world around us and gives us a new view of things around us. Well done.

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Beautiful imagery, I wish it would rain here.. it cleanses the earth & makes it even more beautiful.. Awesome job.

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