Many thanks to Nicole Sara for this lovely review of Sunflower Tanka. Robbie and I are so grateful for these reviews. Thanks so much, and here’s to another year of writing syllabic poetry together. 🥳
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Robbie and I are excited to present this year’s theme for the Sunflower Tanka Anthology: Life’s Simple Pleasures What are life’s simple pleasures? Maybe they personify those transient moments that spark joy or peace in your day? Whatever they are to you, life’s simple pleasures stand as a testament to the beauty found in the… Read more: Submissions are OPEN! - Sunflower Tanka Opens for Submissions Soon!
The countdown has begun! The Sunflower Tanka Anthology will open for submissions soon. Mark your calendars! Subscribe to stay in touch. On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, we will publish the theme for this year’s anthology! - Introduction to Contributor Chris Hall & her review of Sunflower Tanka: An Anthology of Tanka, Tanka Prose, & Experimental Tanka
Chris Hall’s Review of the 1st Edition Sunflower Tanka Anthology: Into the Light What a gorgeous collection with so many poets who I know, including myself. It is such a beautiful book (well done, Robbie) and I am glad that I got the paperback, as well as the Kindle. There are almost 140 poems in… Read more: Introduction to Contributor Chris Hall & her review of Sunflower Tanka: An Anthology of Tanka, Tanka Prose, & Experimental Tanka - Happy July!
Can you believe it’s that time already? Are you ready to write & submit your best tanka, tanka prose, & your experimental tanka forms for this year’s anthology? FIRST: Take Note! The Sunflower Tanka Anthology will soon be open for submissions. Stay tuned to learn this year’s theme, which will be revealed on July 15th.… Read more: Happy July! - How to Create a Tanka Puente
Shadow Poetry shares: “The Puente, a poem created by James Rasmusson, and is somewhat similar to the Diamante. Like the Diamante, you start with one aspect of a topic or issue and then, line by line, work toward another aspect. In the center is a line that bridges the two aspects together.” “The Puente is… Read more: How to Create a Tanka Puente
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