Best Sijo Poems

#3~"Lost not forgotten" 
"A solitary star had gone astray, yawning before the dark, 
hiding; straight ward, waver the wink of light, slowly fading. 
By my window I shed a tear; I farm the fields of my soul."


#2~"Down-under"
"Above the winter masses, buried, I wait for the...

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How beautiful the frosty breath of winter on the land
A breath so cold ...a kiss of death...that turns Mother Earth to stone  
But with the passing of time...Spring will take her breath away.


Written:  May 30th, 2018
Author:  Elaine Cecelia George of Canada...

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When rooted promises shift through dusts of seasonal change,
from a kyanite blue breeze to whirling wisps of lilac longing.
Memories live on, as nothing of value is ever lost. ...

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Night-Blooming Jasmine 

expert seducer with soft silky lips, silver blue moon
sweetly kisses a slumbering beauty awakening desire;
greeting her lover, Night-Blooming Jasmine unfolds perfumed petals

11-02-2015

Contest:      Any Old Poem #6
Sponsor:      SKAT A
Placement:   6th...

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Arise and fall; the cycle of life; birth and death are human plight.

A life is lit and it burns short; when matches struck bring in discord.

Flames burn dim or bright; many deny, their own bright light.

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LSD, Ecstasy, Vicodin, Meth; I've done none of these -

not even weed!  My dealer is a muse who pushes poetry.

I get high on rhyme, tripping on words swirling colors in my mind....

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A little angel is born to us, a cute dainty darling.
Our first grandchild, the fruition of our dreams of a lifetime.
Sent down from heaven, a blessing we will ever cherish!

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When harlequin herbs bask in jeweled forests, do you hear me?
ferrying upon pearl-prayers, seeking warmth in doe's walnut eyes,
I'm the last of seven souls ~ before heaven's hyacinth gates.
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CONTEST: Put your best foot forward. JUDGED 4/14/24

Mother is ninety now, frail, and asleep much too often. 
This may be her last year; she wants to go home and be with God,
but does not want to leave me. Go Mom, I'll be there by and...

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As the golden threads of silver, a mother protects her child
The path they will follow together, through life they leave deep footprints
The love that is shared will always shine its rays, nothing to fear










   Sijo
  (15-16-15 syllables)
  http://www.howmanysyllables.com
  14.06.2016
- Sun...

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Spring heralds the dawning of brilliant bluebells carpeting the woods 
Silently they slept until the warm sun rouses them from slumber 
Gently they open their eyes, stretch and bask in nature’s glory 

01~29~15
Contest Glorious Sijo Fields – Andrea Dietrich
How Many Syllables -  Count 16,...

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The roller coaster leans

 into a sky the color death.

Alongside pines, it winds its broken way, 

gripping earth’s gray stubble.

In the moan of the wind, 

I conjure up the screams of children’s glee.


For the Sijo Contest of Deborah Guenther Beachboard
Now for Brian Strand's 'IMAGIST any...

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Looking at the vast azure sky, one can't help, but feel small;
as crowds of ants run in terror of cathedral-sized Converse.
I left sugar cubes next to their hill, feeling purposefully big....

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A gallant moon extends gold fingers to me on the dance floor
as I slip my legs into the chorus line of tall, green grass with ease.
Like a spiraling leaf, I’m free until eyes freeze upon his tracks....

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Splashes of scarlet and violet blend into blue heavens
While soft, white, feathery clouds rise like angels taking flight
Over memories of Monet’s Artist's Garden at Giverny.


© Connie Marcum Wong

Sponsor Andrea Dietrich 
Contest Name Glorious Sijo Fields 
February 7, 2015...

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