POEM STARTER

Compose a Tanaga on the theme of laughter.

A Tanaga is a form of Filipino poetry often compared to Haikus. Tanagas use 4 lines of 7 syllables each, and are often full of metaphors.

Turn The Earth’s Corners Up

Poetry

The energy in my gut

Turns all the earth’s corners up

Wilting trees stand up to sing

We reach for overdue hugs

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