Winter rain stop now
Stop your loud thundering voice
You’re hurting my ears
Bring sun to make me sultry
Warming me from head to toes
Note to students: A Tanka has five lines. The first line has five syllables. The second line has seven syllables, the third line has five syllables, and the sixth and seventh lines have seven syllables each. See if you can make up your own Tanka. Some subjects can be: school, vacation, friends, or hobbies.