Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Tanka Tuesday


A "Tanka" is a Japanese form of poetry, similar to a haiku. The form is 5/7/5/7/7. Add your own tanka in the comments section!


To Do Tanka
Juggling everything.
Schoolwork, brothers, cooking, too.
(don't mention cleaning).
Something different to juggle
would be nice. Flaming torches.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really liked it!! As an English teacher I would have to say that your images and emotions are very clear and let the reader know your mood and feelings. A+!!
~Bethany

Tonya Staab said...

Okay, I am so not good at this.

Love yours though :)

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