Happiness in MemoriamThere is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.
—Aeschylus
Happiness in Memoriam
Each neuron tingles with happiness, in unnerving vise.
Presently, the squeeze of brain, heart and grit, unbearable.
The lion’s faint, tin clatters, straw pieces pecked, crows gather.
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Categories:
grief,
Form: Sijo
Without QualmPutting on soothing, ever cooling peppermint lip balm,
In preparation for how he'll soon use his gentle palm
To coat my body in a layer of chocolate without qualm....
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Categories:
boyfriend, lust, passion, sensual,
Form: Sijo
All Of The Shades Of BlueI always see shiny vehicles in all shades of blue.
It's sad I dunno how to drive, can never get a clue.
But at least I have a drive to not ever be someone untrue....
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Categories:
character, identity, integrity, psychological,
Form: Sijo
Transparent TeardropsThese transparent teardrops gently smack onto my table,
As I am writing a letter to the first love of my fable,
Praying for him to soon forgive me as much as he is able....
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Categories:
cry, first love, i
Form: Sijo
MollyWhile we were on Molly, he saw a white halo above my head,
As the sun was shining through the window onto me on the bed,
"You are an angel," is what he sentimentally said....
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Categories:
addiction, angel, drug, light,
Form: Sijo
Cross of GnosisThe debt of soul to Nebro came through the cross of gnosis
Through strength of spirit, though no mortal sacrifice could pay that debt
Christ the vine became that tree of gnosis to pay the debt
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Categories:
christian, easter, freedom, irony,
Form: Sijo
Poem Writeindeed, the excellent poets do it in seconds
very good do it in minutes; good do it in hours
however, weak poets do it in days or even weeks...
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Categories:
poets,
Form: Sijo
Favor For A FavorOne of my new guys has got these big beautiful brown eyes.
One other night ago he got it going on between my thighs,
Making love to me in terms of symbol of Cancer sign.
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Categories:
boyfriend, lust, passion, sensual,
Form: Sijo
Pining Heart - Sijo TrioPining away into the cosmic dust everyday
Faster than the second hand flies across the face of the moon
Changing its course in an elipse of untold counting.
Here lies the one that got nowhere with no one on the earth,
The burst of flames made the way that told its ending would be soon
Amongst the ashes of the...
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Categories:
emotions, heart, love hurts,
Form: Sijo
Company Of Old MenLearning to let go of all of my losses and just thrive.
Learning to appreciate the company of old men.
Learning to live how I should've with grandpa when he was alive....
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Categories:
friendship,
Form: Sijo
Those Jaded By LoveNo one in these days truly knows just what real love is,
Because they were once barely loved by unloving people.
Instead of trusting new people, they wrongly deem love as evil.
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Categories:
love,
Form: Sijo
Landscape Or PortraitNo matter whichever way you are orientated,
It is all the same; true love and physical attraction expressed.
Even if a choice, it is your blank canvas meant to be painted....
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Categories:
love, pride,
Form: Sijo
I Love LoveI love love like I love tripping out and deeply breathing.
I love others with the huge high I feel when I break the ceiling.
I love myself as well as I take pleasure in being pleasing.
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Categories:
addiction, drug, love,
Form: Sijo
Park Just After DawnThe warmth of the sunrise cast upon the emptiest park.
The treeline afar resembling a foreign far eastern palace.
The wind blowing the leaves and swings out of their stillest place....
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Categories:
day, imagery, nature, sky,
Form: Sijo
Arabian Night DatesWent on several romantic Arabian night dates
With a hot guy from the United Arab Emirates.
Now I am secretly longing as hopeless romantic heart waits.
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Categories:
arabic, crush, love,
Form: Sijo
Specific Types of Sijo Poems
Read wonderful sijo poetry on the following sub-topics:
art, animals, christmas, death, family, flowers, food, friendship, funny, kids, life, love, music, nature, nursery, parents, school, spring, sports, war, winter
and more.
Definition | What is Sijo in Poetry?