a Korean form of poetry. In Sam’s words,
“Sijo is composed in three lines,
each line having 14-16 syllables,
for a total count of between 44-46
syllables.
The first line introduces the theme,
The first line introduces the theme,
the second develops the theme in a different direction
and the final line provides closure” or,
In Claudia's words, ' thesis, development and conclusion'
In Claudia's words, ' thesis, development and conclusion'
Here goes,
Back from vacation, tiresome and disoriented (15 syllables) - thesis
But it seems it is normal in the initial few days or so
(16 syllables) - development
Brimming with feelings of freshness after that and it is
true (15 syllables) - conclusion
Note: Hank just
came back from a 2-week vacation
Written for Sam’s hosting at d’Verse , Forms For All, Out of Asia - A Sijo
welcome back...its nice to get those vacations to unwind...coming back is never easy though...ha..no matter how fresh you feel...smiles.
ReplyDeleteYes it is true..you captured the thoughts well in the sijo.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sir Hank. Clinical construction!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you enjoyed your holiday. I need another!
Hope you had a wonderful vacation, Hank. You definitely aced the sijo form!!
ReplyDeleteWell done, it is often hard to get back into the grove after a sojourn. Wishing you peace.
ReplyDeleteAnd even after all that fatigue, you come up with this fresh approach to the sijo - wonderful! I can't help but admire the level of dedication to your craft that this is evidence for.
ReplyDeleteNice to get back, isn't it, Hank :)
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from Wacky Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
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ha - welcome back... it takes a time until we get used to the routine again after a holiday but the mind is refreshed and relaxed...a good thing...so where have you been..?
ReplyDeleteOh I so need a holiday....I hope yours was everything you hoped for : )
ReplyDeleteWonderful form. A vacation! I would love one, beautiful sijo =)
ReplyDeletewelcome back, never heard of sijo before but I liked it!
ReplyDelete...i know the feeling the Hank... just had your words few days ago... and it's - yes - normal... glad you could take a leave for some time... smiles...
ReplyDeleteClever and funny post, I like the way you taught the form, wrote about your vacation, and then added the note that you had been on vacation. Cool.
ReplyDeleteYeah, sometimes we need a vacation after our vacation. Hope you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteBeen to Paris again, have you:-)
ReplyDeleteNice to have a go at this not-so-easy form immediately upon your return.
Wow! nice. Brimming with freshness. I have to yet take my vacation.
ReplyDeleteI've long said that one must come back to get a vacation from the vacation. You're brimming over in your writing. Nicely done. Enjoyed this and appreciate your recent visit.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your break ~ Good to be refreshed once more ~
ReplyDeleteIs nice to go away, then come back and get back to the norm of your bay, appreciating it that much more
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you back - nice construction of the poem
ReplyDeleteWell done. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Hope you had a good time! k.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back -- and what a finer way to capture your return.
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