Tanka - Syracuse Zoo
A slight variation on the haiku (although, according to Wikipedia, is older than the haiku), the tanka consists of a 5-7-5-7-7 syllabic pattern...one way of thinking about it is a haiku with two lines each of seven syllables found at the end. Anyway, here are some attempts, all revolving around animals I saw at the Syracuse Zoo:
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Tiny fennec fox,
Skittishly searching for food
Ears calling the sky,
Do the heavens hear its plea?
Tiny and fragile, it laughs
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Oh, can you see it?
Silver fur hides amongst the leaves,
Lupine eyes shine bright
Teeth bared, it moves without sound
Uneasy, I step away
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Kingly horns stand tall,
Challenges and taunts will fly
Beards filled with wisdom
Existence threatened by men,
They still walk with strength and pride
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Post a CommentI've never participated in a renga...just looked it up, and it looks very interesting. Maybe some of the people over on the poetry board would be willing to take part in one...
These are awesome? Have you ever participated in a Renga? You'd be great at it... :)
I am intrigued by this style of writing, it amazes me how much can be said in so few words. These are great!