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The Escape : Formal Poetry

written by Poet : Paul McCann


The Sijo Structure id  like the tanka, renga and haiku . It has three lines of between 14-16 syllables each, giving a total of 44-46 syllables per sijo.There are three basic rules to keep in mind when writing a sijo:

1. The basic structure

2. A musical image or element 

3. A twist.

My Example

The Escape

 By Paul McCann

 No one could ever see those gentle meadows in my mind ,
through  lush fields of floating thoughts I'm sure one day I will find ,
an escape to the meadows from the constant daily grind .

Originally Posted On Site: 2007-10-26 07:46:06
Last Login: 05.24.12


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