| General Poetry posted February 15, 2025 |
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A Sijo poem - this week's Japanese Poetry Club assignment
Finding Balance
by Rachelle Allen
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Themes for Classic Sijo are cosmological, metaphysical or pastoral. Originally, they were meant to be songs.
Classic Sijo are written in three lines, each averaging 14-16 syllables for a total of 44-46 syllables.
ENGLISH MODERN SIJO FORM may be written in SIX LINES with A TOTAL OF 44 to 46 syllables or less.
The first line is usually written in a 3-4-4-4 and states the theme of the poem.
The second line is usually written in a 3-4-4-4 pattern and is an elaboration of the first line's theme and development.
The third line is divided into two sections.
The first section, the counter-theme, is grouped as 3-5,
while the second part, considered the conclusion of the poem, is written as 4-3.
The counter-theme is called the 'twist,' which is usually a surprise in meaning, sound, or other device
Classic Sijo are written in three lines, each averaging 14-16 syllables for a total of 44-46 syllables.
ENGLISH MODERN SIJO FORM may be written in SIX LINES with A TOTAL OF 44 to 46 syllables or less.
The first line is usually written in a 3-4-4-4 and states the theme of the poem.
The second line is usually written in a 3-4-4-4 pattern and is an elaboration of the first line's theme and development.
The third line is divided into two sections.
The first section, the counter-theme, is grouped as 3-5,
while the second part, considered the conclusion of the poem, is written as 4-3.
The counter-theme is called the 'twist,' which is usually a surprise in meaning, sound, or other device
Club entry for the "SIJO POEM" event in "JAPANESE POETRY CLUB". Locate a writing club.
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