The Somonka is:
a poem in 10 lines, made up of 2 tankas.
syllabic,5-7-5-7-7 5-7-5-7-7 syllables per line.
composed in the form of statement-response,
often written by 2 poets, one writing the statement the other the response but a single poet can write both parts.
titled.
unrhymed.
built around the theme of love
Fleeing And Falling
'Look at those free birds
Fleeing free of fettered fear
Free of fettered fear
Let us too flee my sweet heart
Happy days ahead for us'
The fleeing free birds
Hunters Point to catch and cage
Lovers are back town
Costfree punishment given
For castebound coloured reasons
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
India is the country paid more attention on decoration like decorated woman from toe to head. in music in literature image of soil or stone. dishes drinks. they are never back what ever be the aspects of life n style. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for share. Regards.