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Once again, The Tanka Society of America presents some of the finest contemporary English language tanka being written. This five line verse form, based on the oldest and most enduring literary genre in Japan, is becoming increasingly popular and important in English language poetry. The June edition of Ribbons contains over a hundred poems, as well as book reviews, articles, and the results of the TSA's 2008 International Tanka Poetry Competition. If you're already a reader or a writer of this fascinating and provocative poetry, or if you are just curious about it, Ribbons is the perfect place for an introduction to the form, for the continued enjoyment of it, and to keep up with some of its best examples.