The scheme for the narrative "Yearning" below is 4a/4a/9a 4b/4b/9b 8c/5d/8c/5d 8e/8e 4f/4f/9f. While often I compose poems that have the same number of syllables in each verse, there's nothing preventing you from using whatever scheme you come up with. The most important part is that you enjoy writing the poem and are happy with the process and product.

Yearning
Yearning, burning,
Stomach-turning,
Desire's a fire, a sea set churning,

Needing, pleading,
Thoughts unceding,
My wants a fount, a heart left bleeding,

You're ready to be rid of me,
Tired of my tease;
And so you stand defiantly,
Daring me to tease.

A prodding paw, a touch of tail,
A nibbled ear, a strapping male,

Thrumming, coming,
Body numbing,
Your heat so sweet, it leaves us humming.


Below are three queer tankas that touch on issues surrounding gender, romantic, and sexual minorities.


Matrimoney
State sanctioned union;
Sacred religious practice; 
Fiscal strategy.
Second class need not apply:
Mono-het tax break only.

Immunization
PTA meeting,
Concerned and outraged parents,
Contagious teacher, 
Administration crumbles.
Pink slip reads: fired for straightness.

Bathroom Jill
High school locker room
Under watchful eye of staff.
Gender inspection:
Legislative forcefield bars
Grizzly predator entry.