Effortlessly
It seems I only see you
when you come into my dreams.
I hear words, conversations,
remember what I learned back then.
Lessons never seemed to be lessons
when working by your side.
This is my response to Ronovan Writes Sijo Wednesday Challenge #19: Dreams.
Sijo (a Korean verse form related to haiku and tanka)
~ three lines of 14-16 syllables each
~ a total of 44-46 syllables
~ a pause near the middle of each line
~ first half of the line contains six to nine syllables
~ the second half should contain no fewer than five
Originally intended as songs, sijo can treat romantic, metaphysical, or spiritual themes. Whatever the subject, the first line introduces an idea or story, the second supplies a “turn,” and the third provides closure.
Modern Sijo are sometimes printed in six lines.
Read more here: Wikipedia
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This is lovely and inspiring.
I also enjoy the form. I might need to try that myself 🙂
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I like this very much and I like the form too.
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So evocative, Ken. I also enjoyed this form.
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Thank you, Merril.
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You’re welcome, Ken.
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This is very strong Ken.. The last two lines especially:
“Lessons never seemed to be lessons
when working by your side.’
really hit the nail on the head. Bravo, my friend…
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A beautiful and moving tribute Ken and I especially love how ‘Lessons never seemed to be lessons when working by your side’
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Thank you, Xenia.
There was always more about those times than face value, and there is no questioning the value I place in them.
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It’s so true that as a parent, we are always teaching our offspring, just as we learned from our parents. Beautiful poem in memory of your father. Although I missed hearing you read the poem in the new room, it was nice chit-chatting in the first room for a bit.
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Thank you, Lisa.
It still turned out to be a great session.
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You’re welcome.
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I enjoyed hearing you read this, Ken. We hold those memories in our hearts, don’t we?
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This is incredibly evocative, Ken 🙂 and a most wonderful tribute. I too resonate with; “Lessons never seemed to be lessons when working by your side.” Sigh ❤️❤️
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🙂 Thank you, Sanaa. ❤
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I never knew my father. Last year, through ancestry.com I “found” my real father, and my Italian heritage. He died 20 years ago, but new cousins have filled me in.
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As much as I knew about my father, I always wish I knew more. Even so, I’m glad for what I had.
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A very touching piece and a nice tribute to those who have the gift and knowledge of teaching without “teaching”. Beautiful.
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What better legacy?
Thank you.
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I LIKED this when you posted, but apparently had no time (or energy?) to comment. Sorry Ken.
I came back to it after you read at OLN LIVE and it blew me away even more. Thanks. That closing line just totally blows me away.
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Thanks so much, Ron..
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I really enjoyed the concluding line.
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Thank you.
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I’ve not been aware of the form, but it certainly worked well with your thoughts. Actually, to tell the truth, I loved it.
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Thank you, John. It definitely is from the heart.
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Enjoyed your sijo. And enjoyed hearing you read at at OLN
Much💚love
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Thank you, Gillena.
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A wonderful form…..we should feature it on a MTB Thursday at dVErse. Enjoyed hearing you read it at OLN and as I said then, I am smitten with the third line. It has such a truthfulness to it….I can think of people I would say this line to. Thanks again for your patience at OLN. Turned out to be quite a good gathering once it got rolling.
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Thank you, Lillian.
It all worked out. It was a great session.
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Heartfelt tribute…
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Indeed. Thank you.
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