Robbie and Colleen are excited to share that the 2025 edition of Sunflower Tanka has published.
I’m delighted to have my poems, My New Friend, (Experimental Tanka Prose,) She Finds A Strength, (Garland Tanka,) and Discovering Loves Truth in Dreams, (Tanka Puente,) in the anthology. There were I believe a record number of contributors!
Well done to everyone who contributed to the anthology and to Robbie and Colleen for their fabulous hard work in bringing this all together.
Here’s the link to Colleen’s blog post. Do visit her blog:
You will find the book available in print, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited.
They’ve kept their prices the same as last year.
The theme of “dreams,” was perfect for 2025.
They’re looking forward to 2026, and another wonderful year of writing syllabic together.
To purchase the anthology:
Here is the blurb:
Sunflower Tanka, edited by Robbie Cheadle and Colleen M. Chesebro, is an annual anthology showcasing contemporary tanka, tanka prose, and experimental tanka.
Each volume brings together a vibrant tapestry of voices—both emerging and established—from across the globe.
For 2025, our theme “Dreams” invites poets to explore the symbolic language of dreaming, where metaphors blur the line between reality and imagination.
Dreams often serve as gateways to layered meaning, offering fertile ground for syllabic poetry.
This year’s contributors journeyed deep into their dreamscapes, opening portals to boundless creativity.
Through the timeless form of syllabic verse, they captured visions that transcend waking life, weaving poetry that resonates with mystery, wonder, and the infinite possibilities of the human imagination.✨ ✨
✨Robbie and Colleen want to thank each of you for helping us bring the craft of writing syllabic poetry into your hearts.
We’re so proud of all the hard work from our poets and the Tanka Tuesday community. We couldn’t do this without you.
Thank you.
Please share the publication news of this exciting new edition.
Reviews are an author’s dream. We thank you in advance for your reviews. ❤️🎅🏻
Robbie created a video for the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology. She grabbed many magical lines from the submitted poetry, as she shares some of her amazing artwork.
Promo video for Sunflower Tanka Dreams
https://youtu.be/KZF4yFG4D-M?si=hPs3Hxmk1BXr2KnR Colleen M. Chesebro
Robbie & Colleen Contributing Editors, Sunflower Tanka
M J Mallon YA Author and Poet 