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A chapter in the book Tanka Collection

Evergreen Pines

by Gypsy Blue Rose


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Evergreen pines

stitch a quilt of needles 

scented with minty myrrh.

Do they know autumn arrived

by fall’s wind .............. crispy and cold?

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Myrrh is an aromatic scent, especially in pine trees

TANKA is a romantic Japanese poetic form that originated in the Japanese Imperial Court, where men and women engaged in courtship would exchange tanka. The form was created 1,200 years ago. Like haiku, it's written in a succinct manner in 31 syllables (5/7/5/7/7) OR LESS format because Japanese and English syllables are different. Personification, metaphor, simile are permitted in Tanka. Capitalization and punctuation should only be used when necessary. No end rhymes. click here if you want to see tanka rules -- click here if you want to see modern tanka examples -- click here if you want to read free online tanka book -- click here to read Tanka Society of America

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