How to write a Tanka poem
The Tanka poem is very similar to haiku but Tanka poems have more syllables and it uses simile, metaphor and personification.
There are five lines in a Tanka poem.
| Line one - 5 syllables | Beautiful mountains |
| Line two - 7 syllables | Rivers with cold, cold water. |
| Line three - 5 syllable | White cold snow on rocks |
| Line four - 7 syllables | Trees over the place with frost |
| Line five - 7 syllables | White sparkly snow everywhere. |
Tanks poems are written about nature, seasons, love, sadness and other strong emotions. This form of poetry dates back almost 1200 years ago.
The Poetry Zone has a good description of Haiku and Tanka poetry.