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what are tanka poems
Sure, I can provide you with some examples of tanka poems. Tanka is a form of classical Japanese poetry consisting of five lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7. It allows for a brief yet emotional expression. Here are a few tanka poems for you:
1. By Ono no Komachi:
On the autumn wind,
The willow leaves scatter and fall,
Leaving only tears.
Now even the empty sky
Reflects my loneliness.
2. By Yosano Akiko:
With your cold gaze,
You turned the distance to ice,
Freezing my heart's warmth.
Even now, under spring's sun,
I shiver in your absence.
3. By Ki no Tsurayuki:
As spring arrives,
The cherry blossoms open,
Their petals unfurl.
In this fleeting beauty
I find solace for my soul.
To explore more tanka poems, you can refer to classical Japanese literature collections or search online resources dedicated to Japanese poetry. Tanka has a rich history, so you'll find a wide range of beautiful and evocative tanka poems by renowned poets throughout the centuries.