Monday, July 29, 2013

the tanka

Tanka is a Japanese form of poetry consisting of five lines in the following pattern: 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 7 syllables. "Addiction" was written by Guild member Linda Rybak..
Addiction
Solitary me
Habitual tendency
Sadness fermenting
Overwhelming persistence
Surrendering submission
 
Third Story Writers Guild embraces writing in all its forms. Poetry is a special venue for some members.



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