TANKA

- A free verse, 31-syllable poem originating in Japan.

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In a traditional TANKA - 

Five Lines 

Line 1 - 5 syllables

Line 2 - 7 syllables

Line 3 - 5 Pivot Line

Line 4 - 7 syllables

Line 5 - 7 syllables

This one takes liberties with  the syllables.  Your poem should match the traditional poem. Try to EXPLODE a small moment