Tanka Poetry
Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count.
line 1 - 5 syllables
line 2 - 7 syllables
line 3 - 5 syllables
line 4 - 7 syllables
line 5 - 7 syllables
So it contains five unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven, and seven syllables. (5, 7, 5, 7, 7)
An Example:
Write about anything using this format. A tanka poem usually only has one stanza. But we are keeping the format open You can submit a traditional tanka poem or you can include additional stanzas. If you include additional stanzas they must follow the tanka format as specified above.
One entry per person. New entries only. Tanka poetry only.
The winners will be selected by the FanStory.com Contest Committee. A winner will be announced approximately one to two weeks after the deadline passes. The decision is final.
The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Monday, July 20, 2009.
Full Contest Listing
line 1 - 5 syllables
line 2 - 7 syllables
line 3 - 5 syllables
line 4 - 7 syllables
line 5 - 7 syllables
So it contains five unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven, and seven syllables. (5, 7, 5, 7, 7)
An Example:
| Peaceful solitude (5)
intrinsic to our spirit (7) lost in pensive thought (5) standing on the edge of time (7) the road to nowhere special. (7) - by Cheri L. Ahner |
Write about anything using this format. A tanka poem usually only has one stanza. But we are keeping the format open You can submit a traditional tanka poem or you can include additional stanzas. If you include additional stanzas they must follow the tanka format as specified above.
One entry per person. New entries only. Tanka poetry only.
The winners will be selected by the FanStory.com Contest Committee. A winner will be announced approximately one to two weeks after the deadline passes. The decision is final.
The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Monday, July 20, 2009.
