Takaichi Tanaka : Writing

THE LAST SIP

THE LAST SIP

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


In the poem, the persona celebrates an academic achievement.
SPEED THRILLS BUT KILLS

SPEED THRILLS BUT KILLS

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


Celebrating a new year with a human face. Of course, time is a valuable resource, therefore it's better to do things as quickly as possible. However, ..
THE AFRICAN WILD DOG

THE AFRICAN WILD DOG

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


Remembering a slain alumni.
AN ODE TO THE WOMAN

AN ODE TO THE WOMAN

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


A poem about loss and how to deal with it. In the poem the speaker addresses an unnamed woman - recounting life events to her in an effort to keep he..
A NIGHT IN DEVIL STREET

A NIGHT IN DEVIL STREET

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


Sexuality, minority rights and economic hardships.
POIGNANT STONE

POIGNANT STONE

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


Remebmering a departed daughter.
SABER-RATTLING

SABER-RATTLING

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


In this poem the speaker lampoons fellow alumnus for his nuclear weapons saber-rattling and warmongering.
MIRROR

MIRROR

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


In this poem the speaker’s narrative serves as a mirror to help the listener reflect on their own character or personality.
MY CHAPERONE AND ME

MY CHAPERONE AND ME

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


In this poem the speaker rebukes another person for their bad conduct.
GALES

GALES

A Poem by Takaichi Tanaka


This poem is about social injustices that are happening at a small rural towwnship called Nsundwe. Nsundwe is a township in Malawi’s capital dis..