An idea adorning
A light bulb above my brain
It dawned on me this morning
Look on the bright side again
Definition of Tanaga
Poets test their skills at rhyme, metre and metaphor through the Tanaga, not only because it is rhymed and measured, but also it exacts skilful use of words to create a puzzle that demands some kind of an answer.
The Tanaga is a type of Filipino poem consisting of four lines, seven syllables. The modern Tanaga still uses the 7777 syllable count, but rhymes range from dual rhyme forms: AABB, ABAB, ABBA; to freestyle forms such as AAAB, BAAA, or ABCD.
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The 99 Poem Challenge ~ by Warrior_Prophet aka PJ Perry
PoetryThe idea behind this 99 Poem Challenge group project is to build a folder of poems that are all completely different in style . The challenge is also to complete within a year and to be inspired and inspire others to try new styles. Within each poem...
