4.10 More Patterns for Poems
Optional Extension
If you enjoyed writing a haiku and want to try another Japanese poem, you can try writing a tanka.
Tanka is the oldest form of Japanese poetry.
Tanka poems are usually about nature, seasons, or love.
A tanka is based on syllables and follows this pattern:
LINE ONE: 5 syllables
LINE TWO: 7 syllables
LINE THREE: 5 syllables
LINE FOUR: 7 syllables
LINE FIVE: 7 syllables
Here are two examples:
