Tanka Deathmatch Poetry Tournament

A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 32 poets will get on stage to compete in one-on-one poetry rounds using a form of poetry called a Tanka. Each round is best two-out-of-three with the first to win two advancing to the next round.

Snap, clap and cheer for your favorites or perhaps be one of our randomly suggested judges! E-mail us at [email protected] to signup as a competitor or signup at the event!

Tell your friends and tell an enemy.

All tankas will be vetted by judges to ensure they follow the correct parameters of a tanka: A five line poem with each line having 5,7,5,7, and 7 syllables, respectively.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Main Library - Richmond Public Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, United States

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