These are my efforts in Tanka today. Each follows the proper form of 5-7-5-7-7. Each attempt to tell a complete story in five lines. I hope all will enjoy them.
Poetic Bloomings Wednesday In-Form Poetry Challenge for April 4, 2012—Tanka
Dancers’ Prayers
Drum beats bring dancers,
Prayers rise to Heaven’s gate.
Rain’s presence called forth.
Supplication pleases God
Who delivers needed rain.
Driver’s Mess
When sight fails for speed,
Events scream for attention.
Metalic paint scrapes,
Tempers flare for all to see,
Solving problems with nonsense.
Music’s Power
Strains, soft with whimsy,
Sliding behind closed eyelids,
Relax and write now.
Muse sends song’s delicate voice
To woo the vision within.
I’ll return this evening with my sestina for the day. Happy reading, all.
