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Tamara N. Menz
Topic: Tanka (Japan)
A Tanka is a finer form of the Japanese Haiku. The Tanka was more for the nobles, and the Haiku for the commoners. I got to learn al about it in World History.

It goes in order like this:

5 Syllables

7 Syllables

5 Syllables

7 Syllables

7 Syllables

If you need an example, you can see my poem called "Snow."

Enjoy!

#1 Jan 09th 2007, 8:57am
All Alone With Her Thoughts
Sounds like a twist of a haiku - but longer, you know? Intresting. I think I'll try it one time.
#2 Jan 15th 2007, 10:20am
Alena D'Etoiles
That's cool. Thanks!
#3 Jan 15th 2007, 2:59pm
concerto49
Oh yeah I'm someone that usually forgets the rules. I'll probably copy this down so I can try it a little later. Thanks.
#4 Jul 27th 2007, 3:19am

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