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amepoesie
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0 posted 2006-01-20 02:09 AM


Ok guys, I looked for info on the Tanka form, and since I love challenges (Marge's idea), I wrote my first tanka a few minutes ago. Please, give me your honest opinion! Thanks!


Fiery lights dance
In the sky bringing memories
Of loving shimmers…
Then I wake up, merrily
And I kiss night’s gorgeous hair.


Ame et Poésie

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Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2006-01-20 09:57 AM


Ame~

"Fiery lights dance 4  (fier·y)
In the sky bringing memories 8
Of loving shimmers. 5
Then I wake up, merrily 7
And I kiss night's gorgeous hair" 7

A good imagery-laden attempt it is ..

I believe the syllabic count is a little off ...
it should be as I've listed below -

5
7
5
7
7

EASY to rework your structure without losing any of the beauty of it ...

You are going to be such a *gift* to our circle~

Come on into Corner Pub #2 and word-play with us there also~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

amepoesie
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2 posted 2006-01-20 01:44 PM


Dear Marge,
Are you sure the syllable count is off? Because I really paid attention to it, and I respected the requirements.
Thanks in any case, I will definitely join you in the other forum.
take care!

amepoesie
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3 posted 2006-01-20 01:46 PM


Oh, I just checked the syllable count. My mistake! I am sorry, I will correct it today!

Ame et Poésie

Marge Tindal
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4 posted 2006-01-20 01:58 PM





LOL ... math was NOT my strong suit in school ... but doing these things has definitely improved my math scores~

You're a jewel !!!

I also posted one in the OPEN Forum ... after reading dear Marti's plea ...
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*Huglets*
~*Marge*~


~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email -   noles1@totcon.com

sanozatsho
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since 2006-01-26
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5 posted 2006-02-01 12:28 PM


i cannot say i agree that this is a great tanka.  i have read haiku and tried to understand as much as i can.  also intailing was tanka.  i feel that you are saying too much.  if you elude to the point i feel it may be better.  you cannot lead us to where you are going you must show us, guide us to a place you found and let us makre our own.
but again this is just my opinion of haiku/tanka and any other form of haiku.

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