Poems written for the Poetry in Motion Challenge and Other Poetry Form Challenges |
Going Green I look at my front yard; I see the weeds growing green and wild. I live in drought stricken Las Vegas, not the Amazon jungle. The yardman returns on Wednesday, with my desert landscaping. Line count: 3 Form: A Sijo is a three-line poem with 14 to 16 syllables in each line and a total syllable count of 44 to 46 syllables. It is acceptable to split lines in half for formatting reason; therefore, a six-line sijo is acceptable. Line 1 introduces a situation or problem. Line 2 suggests a solution or conclusion that normally begins with a surprise. Line 3 releases tension or resolves problem with a memorable ending. |