Among the ashes
scorched yet standing proudly tall
Poems for Adults, Poetry For Children
Among the ashes
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This poem is called a Tanka. The structure of the poem is as follows: First line 5 syllables; Second line 7 syllables; Third line 5 syllables; Fourth line 7 syllables; Fifth Line 7 syllables. It does not have a title. Tankas are of Japanese origin and have been recorded as long ago as 1200 years.