A Sijo poem about the game of love

by Ingrid   Nov 30, 2008


Feelings swallowing me whole, scorching passion deep and raw
The fine line between pleasure and pain, is where my heaven is to be found
Submitting to my master, igniting hot lust ablaze

*The page was not big enough for the second line to fit on it. It should be read as one line.

Sijo (see-zhoo) poetry is a classical Korean form of poetry and one of Korea's most beloved poetic forms. Sijo poems traditionally consist of 44-46 syllables divided among three lines (although Western publishers print them in six lines). There is a natural pause midway in each line. The second line is the longest line, and line three employs a "twist" or surprise in meaning, sound, or tone. Sijo poems are untitled.

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  • 16 years ago

    by Sourav

    Very different. A unusual and unique form of poetry. Nicely written. Very sensitive indeed.

  • 16 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Something different and the form looks
    interesting too. You did well with this. I like
    the mixed feeling this poem gives..good one!
    Take care.

  • 16 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Wonderful poem, very expressive and the emotions were so clear to feel in this piece. A absolutely lovely piece that is so well-written. Keep writing, always and forever, take care...

  • 16 years ago

    by Mister 47

    I guess the best of this poem is when you said a thin line betwen pleaseure and pain
    and it is indeed my friend , sure is !! a lot of wizdom ad experience here !

    great one i could not put the words more good my self !!

    5/5