Exceptional a tanka Day and Night by AlvinTEthington Tanka Poetry contest entry see author's comments for form's description

He separates the Dome of Heaven from the Seas; He is the LORD God. His greater light rules the day; His lesser light rules the night. Recognized Author Notes In a five line tanka, the middle line should serve as a pivot. It should form a haiku-like poem with the two lines before and another poem with the two lines after it. It should be 31 syllables or less.

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