The Tanka poem is a Japanese-style of poetry dating back almost 1,200 years ago, making it the oldest type of poetry in Japan. It's similar to the Haiku, but with more syllables in its five lines. There are five syllables in the first and third lines, and seven in the three remaining lines.
Tanka poems generally use simile, metaphor, and personification, and are written about nature, seasons, love, sadness, and other strong emotions. Others may not feel so strongly about one of my great loves, but that's why they're the ones who are missing out.
A Novel Idea
I am a wizard
a hacker, a mockingjay.
Each new character
Allows rekindled freedom
From whom I don't want to be.
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