Peaceful (Tanka)

by Sylvia   Apr 25, 2011


My favorite chair,
eyes closed, warmed by the sun's rays
a cool breeze blowing,
birds singing, crickets chirping
sounds of nature, solitude.

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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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  • 13 years ago

    by Cinnamonspice

    This is so peaceful . I could get lost in such a wonderful place.
    Connie

  • 13 years ago

    by Anthony M

    Describing paradise in such short form, made me smile with great memories:)

  • 13 years ago

    by Jad

    Me likes!!!! :] You have written a very beautiful Tanka and I am glad to see that you wrote it using all the guidelines. Many people think you can change certain guidelines because of whatever reasons and I am glad you sticked to it. :] The imagery is very beautiful and I can easily see everything. This is such a relaxing piece and lets my mind just calm itself and is put in a state of relaxation.

    All in all, I really like this poem and though you have this poem in the poems about life section I still find it has a great deal of nature in it and it is very beautiful. You have a wonderful talent and I am glad to see you using it and I hope to see you use it in the future. Great job and keep writing!

  • 13 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I can picture you sitting on your chair with a
    sunny smile enjoying the tranquility..nice
    tanaka!

  • 13 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I can picture you sitting on your chair with a
    sunny smile enjoying the tranquility..nice
    tanaka!