Heavy wind blew
trembling the soft dainty petals
while dancing to its tune
stood a cherry blossom
young and free

Tanka is a traditional Japanese poem which often convey deep feelings about nature. Modern Tanka poems in English does not follow the normal 5-7-5-7-7 rule and it can be of free verse but should be in 5 lines, giving out a complete meaning.
This was my entry for the writing contest conducted by Soni @Soni’s thoughts. If you wanna participate, hurry up since the last date of submission is 31st May.
I also want to mention how happy I was to get a 2nd prize in the photography competition conducted by Poorwa @Poorwa’s blog!!!

Did you like this poem? What is your most favorite flower blossoming tree? Tell me in the comments below.
Signing off for today ✨
This is probably the second Tanka-poem I have read and once again, I am intrigued how just 5 lines can convey so much. Really good work! ❤️
Also, congratulations on winning 2nd prize in the photography competition! Any person who sees your entry for the competition would agree that you deserve it.
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Thank you so much!!! Your comments made me happy. I’m so glad that you liked it.
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Super Amazing!
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Thank you!!! : )
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Thank you!!!
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Wow! Beautiful and creative.
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Thank you so much : )
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Beautiful poetry! It is really amazing that you are so deeply immersed in your thoughts and imagination that you can write about it in such an amazing way ❤️
Pavithra, I wish you all the best…
Rosie from Germany
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Thank you so much for your sweet compliment!! I’m so glad you liked it ❤️
Thanks once again!!
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This whole post is gorgeous!
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Thank you so much!!! ❤️
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CONGRATS!! I loved your picture! 💖 And your poem is *chefs kiss* fantastic! Truly touching!
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Aww thank you so much!! ❤️
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*So beautiful
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Thank you so much!!!
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Sp beautiful!
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Wonderful poem!💖
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Thank you!!! 😊
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Oh my, such a beautiful tanka.
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Thank you so much!!! Happy to hear it from you : )
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My pleasure Pavithra.
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Beautiful poem! ❤️
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Thank you so much!!! ❤️
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Most welcome 🙂 all the best!
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Beautiful! Truly beautiful.Ur 4 words described nature in such a good way that it melted my heart.❤️😊and Tanka hmm? Maybe I’ll try too.. thanks for the idea.
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Aww Thank you so much!! ❤️
Will look forward to the day when you write one 😊
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Wow! Wonderful!!!
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Thanks pannaga!!! 😊
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Congrats Pavitra! And I loved this poem
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Thank you so much!!! : )
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See I told you that you will win. I mean not first but second! I knew it! Wonderful! 💕
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He he thanks riya!! ❤️
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Wow! A Tanka poem is so powerful. Concise yet elegant. Beautiful poetry, Pavithra! I was able to picture nature in its truest and most beautiful form! Really amazing and great use of words! Also, congratulations on the achievement!
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Thank you so much for your lovely compliments!! I feel so happy to hear that : )
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Beautiful!
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Thanks poorwa!!! ❤️
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🤩🤩🤩🤩
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Thank you!! 😊
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Eeeeeep this is amazing, love ittt!!!!
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Thanks a million 😊
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Beautiful one 🌸🌸🌸
And congratulations on winning the prize, you totally deserve it 👏👏🎉🎉
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Thank you so much vani!! 😊
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What a beautiful poem! I love the image of trees and flowers dancing in the breeze, when the wind blows past them sometimes it can really look like they’re dancing. My favourite flower blossoming tree is probably Crapemyrtle
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Thank you so much!!!
I’m so glad that you see such small beauty that goes unnoticed ❤️
Wow I just looked into Google, that plant looks very beautiful.
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Beaut!!!! ❤
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Thank you!!! 😊
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Amazing
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Loved your entry already dear💖💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Thank you di!! Glad you liked it 😊
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Amazing! I loved the poem! Congratulations!
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Thanks a lot saumya!! ❤️
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Beautiful poem!!!! ❤️
And congratulations on winning the photography contest. 🤗
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Thank you so much!!! 😊
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