The Scuffed Shoe (A Sijo)
The Scuffed Shoe (A Sijo)
Laughter doesn't look back,
. . . for it bundles up for the cold winter.
Arrogance has a black eye,
. . . but it's proud of it’s painful blue bruise.
Joy and grief are what they are;
. . . there are no regrets by the warm fire.
(notes)
© RH Peat 1/11/2012 1:55pm
Form Sijo/ 3 lines or 16 syllables/ 48 syllables total.
Sijo Korean Poetic Form
3 Lyrical lines with a strong foundation in nature.
Averaging 14-16 syllables each
Totaling 44-46 syllables in the complete poem.
Line 1 = a narrative or thematic, introducing a situation or problem.
Line 2 = development, called a “turn”.
Line 3 = A strong conclusion, resolves the tensions or questions raised in first 2 lines
* Important Characteristics:
1. Each line has a caesura, (mid-line pause or break in thought).
2. The first half of the final line has a “twist”.
A surprise meaning, sound, tone or other device.
3. The Sijo’s basic syllabic structure, Musical or rhythmic elements, and the “twist”.
In English sometimes the long lines are broken on the mid-line caesura.
Well composed Sijo , Ron ! Thanks for your time and comments on part four of my 'Story of English' ! THANKS & take care . - Raj
Excellent penning - the sijo seems complex yet you seem to write one pretty easily...
Nice write Ron, well penned as always
Emotions defined in an exellent penning , you almost bring them to life where the stand shoulder to shoulder with human beings , becoming their reflections in the mirror of eyes. Laughter is the path , where each moment is bliss , each sand grain is bigger than the miles. Arrogance's blue bruise is larger than life , that guides the mind down a deep , dark alley where light is a misnomer . The warmth of the purifying fire is what it is . Joys being joys and sorrows being what we know them to be , life goes on ...regrets are regretted.