Caught
Slowly unfurling
Tendrils entwining softly
Web clings and fastens
Escape is impossible
I will be forever yours
The waka is a Japanese 5-line poem (or stanza) that is often considered synonymous with the tanka, because both have a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable per line structure. However, the waka groups its lines together in a particular way. The first 2 lines should make up one piece, the next 2 lines should make the next, and then, the final line can stand on its own–or as part of the second group.
It’s possible to end stop after line 2, 4, and 5. But other forms of punctuation can do the trick as well.
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well done Deb, I see you are keeping up with this and conquering poetry formats I’ve never tried 🙂
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Thanks Kate, some of the forms are a lot more difficult than I anticipated
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that’s for sure 🙂
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Excellent poem Deb. You’ve done it so well
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Thanks Sadje, some of these forms require a lot of thought
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Oh I can imagine. That’s why the only type I write is free verse. I admire you
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I love the double or triple meaning here
Well done I love your poems ❤️
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Probably not the best example
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I’m with all the commenters here these poems have been a pure joy to read ❤️
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All over soon 😊
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Nooo we want more poems! ❤️
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I like this form and must remember to try a few of these poetic forms. I’m impressed by your sticktoitiveness with this project, Deb!
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Believe me I’m counting the days
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Only a few more to go.
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Aww
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Thanks Selma
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