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Ronovan Writes Sijo Wednesday Poetry Challenge #11. Use EXCITEMENT as your inspiration this week.

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You should use the word in the title of this post as your inspiration as either a theme of the Sijo or in the poem itself.

There are:

  • Three Lines
  • 14-16 syllables per line
  • A total of 44-46 syllables for the entire poem.

Going back to my old life as a way to move forward
Showing pride in a positive way to honor a legacy
Moving memories forward to brighten future hopes and dreams

31 words
45 syllables

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Grace: Sijo Poetry

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  • Three Lines
  • 14-16 syllables per line
  • A total of 44-46 syllables for the entire poem.
  • The first line of the Sijo usually sets the theme.
  • The second line elaborates on the first line.
  • The third line brings the poem matter to a close.

Pointed toes and porcelain skin shy smiles spinning twirling
Downy fluff floating soaring tumbling controlled by the wind
grace discovered in the simplicity of children and nature.
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