Sijo poetry is a Japanese form of poetry that I’m trying to learn. This is one draft of a sijo which is not my favorite. Sijo is a three to six lined poem. Each line serves a purpose. The first introduces the topic, the second line extends the topic, and the third line adds a subtle shift. Sijos were originally sung and follow a syllabic pattern. Line 1: 3,4,4,4; Line 2: 3, 4, 4, 4, and Line 3: 3, 5, 4, 3.
Tearful Morning Journey
Morning sky flings her gray veil lacy with ash across our band.
We huddle like wingless birds, frozen in place, linking our hands.
Seek sun streaks in the smoky skies, whispering, rise spirits, rise!
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 