The Dead Drunk I Help Poem by Pheko Motaung

The Dead Drunk I Help



The dead drunk I help
In their inimitable
Way they thank me very
Profusely and fart in my
Love all of humanity face

Pheko Motaung
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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Mike Smith 20 April 2016

Not by any means an expert on the form, but I think the third and fifth lines are both one syllable too many. Other than that, it is a great tanka

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