A Sijo is a Korean verse form related to haiku and tanka, comprised of three lines
of 14-16 syllables each, for a total of 44-46 syllables.
Each line contains a pause near the middle, similar to a caesura, though the break
need not be metrical.
The 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.
The goddess does not enter us through external sources, she is conceived in consciousness and emerges from within-- pregnant with possibilities, and sustained by discipline © selma
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Thank you for stopping by yesterday to view my Wordless Wednesday post.
I apologize. I deleted it and am attempting the short video one more time.
Have a fabulous last day in February.
If the video doesn’t show even after you click on the Title of this post, please let
me know and I’ll give up on this video once and for all. Thanks, friends. xo
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plum blossoms, dear Beth. gorgeous start of spring. bless you
Love the poem, Selma. Thank you for the video too. I can’t help but notice how clean the streets are.
Thanks, dear Maria for liking it. Oh yeah, the streets are clean here. Even without the presence of trash cans, everything is clean. It’s everyone’s business. Be well, my sweet. Happy last day of February.
A beautiful poem of empowerment! Loved the video too.
Sadje, thank you. Sorry about last night. I’ve no idea what happened there. Glad you were able to view the short video. Blessings.
Sometimes WP messes things up for us. No worries. I enjoyed both the video and your poem.
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Thanks, Sadje.
Most welcome
Nice write a poem. ( Sijo).
I like words. Amazing shoot video. I love 💕!All place great capture. I capture some place & ice 🍦 cream con in video. I like.
God bless ,Selma.
haha, yes, ice cream–you must like ice cream, huh, Raj? Delicious. Glad you liked the short video. God bless you too, my friend. xoxo
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Love this Selma 💕
delighted you liked this. Bless you my friend. xoxo
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Lovely poem and enjoyed peeking at the world through your eyes. xo
Aww, Kathryn. lovely to hear your comment. Thanks my friend. I missed the newsletter on Saturday… hope it was just an oversight.
Are you well? I heard some bad news coming from your area. Please be well. Blessings.
Exquisite poem, Selma! What a lovely Spring video! Flowing water and flowers…delightful! ❤️🩵 🌸 💙🩷
Cheryl. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed that short video.
The video wasn’t cooperating the night before. Glad you got it this time. Thanks for visiting me, Cheryl. Blessings to you and family.
Exquisite sijo! Lovely spring video! Flowing water and flowers…Delightful! ❤️ 🌸 🩵 💙🦋 🩷
Hi Selma, I really like this. The goddess does come from within.
I’m glad you like the words in goddesses. Blessings, Robbie. Xo
A lovely poem, and with discipline, writers find beautiful words like this.
I appreciate your comment. Xo
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Such a beautiful poeme Selma
I like this one, Selma xo
Short. Thanks so much. 🤗
I love this, Selma.. the goddess within rocks and you are doing it!❣️
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A fabulous last day to you sensational Selma! Your poem is gorgeous, like you! 💖 🙏🏻
Bless you dear one
Thank you, very much kind heart. 🙏🏻
I like the goddess emerging from within. (K)
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Beautiful and empowering poem, Selma, and I love the video too! xo
Selma, that’s a beautiful and thought-provoking poem! In my opinion, it’s well-written and full of powerful imagery. I like how it conveys a sense of the divine as something that comes from within, rather than from external sources. It really makes you think about the nature of the divine and the potential for growth and transformation that comes from within. ❤️✨️