Tankas are short, lyrical poems structured in 31 syllables, arranged in groups of 5, 7, 5, 7 and 7 syllables. See below:
"Saying Goodbye"
Carefully I walk
Trying so hard to be brave
They all see my fear
Dark glasses cover their eyes
As mine flow over with tears
Count out the syllables in the poem above. See how line 1 is 5 syllables, line 2 is 7 syllables, line 3 is five, and lines 4 & 5 are 7 syllables each?
Remember, your task is to write a tanka about any theme in "Habit 6: Synergize," and/or what you deal with being a grape, orange, watermelon, or banana. It's up to you. Remember, you need to identify one of the literary tools in your poem! TYPE IT ON NICE PAPER and INCLUDE A GRAPHIC!!!!! This is due on Thursday. I will work with you tomorrow if you have any questions :o)
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