Tanka Biography Poem (Ended)

Description

What is Tanka?
A 31 syllable poem similar to Haiku
It has 5 lines, following the pattern 57577
Example:
Tanka poetry
is a very fun style
Brevity is key
To express a good idea
yet still evoke emotion
We thought that trying to encapsulate the life of someone you admire in Tanka form would be a great exercise in creativity.

 

Example Entry by @Jspilledthoughts

 

 

Example Entry by @Jspilledthoughts

 

#LPBioPoem

Poetry

Prizes

  • ₱1000 / $20 / ¥130 for 1st place

  • ₱750 / $15 / ¥100 for 2nd place

  • ₱500 / $10 / ¥65 for 3rd place

  • ₱250 / $5 / ¥35 for Honorable Mention (x3)

Submission Deadline

Friday, September 17, 11:59 PM, Manila Standard Time

 

Selection

  • 1st, 2nd & 3rd chosen by our judges
  • Three honorable mentions chosen by judges

Instructions

  • Write a biographical poem (can be about anyone)
  • Title the poem as the person’s name
  • Use Tanka style 57577 only (Title is not part of the poem)
  • Only use a solid color for the background
  • Post your favorite photograph of this person
  • Note: The photograph is not judged, only used as a reference
  • Tagalog language only

Submissions

  • Post your entry on Instagram using #LPBioPoem

Judging Criteria

  • We don’t think art is entirely subjective, but trying to quantify art is also sometimes silly
  • Make something you really love and share it with us
  • Look at our past contests to see our taste

Optional

  • Follow us @Loudpaintings
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