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  "description": "The tanka is an ancient Japanese poetic form. In contemporary English versions, it often takes the shape of a five-line poem with a 5 / 7 / 5 / 7 / 7 syllable-count – kind of like a haiku that decided to keep going. \n\nNaPoWriMo's Prompt for April 1st\n\n\n1\n\nAt ease within the\nUrban confines of our worlds.\nDrawn inward: flowers,\nUnknown to us commuters\nBefore we slow and enjoy.\n\n\n\n2\n\nDiscouraged. Stubborn.\nIf only I wasn't shy.\nHopeful. Exhausted.\nI yearn for waters my own\nAnd company that sees me.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-02T00:00:15.000Z",
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  "textContent": "> The tanka is an ancient Japanese poetic form. In contemporary English versions, it often takes the shape of a five-line poem with a 5 / 7 / 5 / 7 / 7 syllable-count – kind of like a haiku that decided to keep going.\n>\n> NaPoWriMo's Prompt for April 1st\n\n## 1\n\nAt ease within the\nUrban confines of our worlds.\nDrawn inward: flowers,\nUnknown to us commuters\nBefore we slow and enjoy.\n\n\n## 2\n\nDiscouraged. Stubborn.\nIf only I wasn't shy.\nHopeful. Exhausted.\nI yearn for waters my own\nAnd company that sees me.\n\n## 3\n\nRecoil to HOME.\nTonight is for lonliness.\nIn the morning I'll\nTake his old words and survey\nWhat's left of my black spirit.",
  "title": "Some Tankas",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-02T00:01:37.408Z"
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