Sijo
This lyric verse introduces a situation or problem in line 1, development (called a turn) in line 2, and a strong conclusion beginning with a surprise (a twist) in line 3, which resolves tensions or questions raised by the other lines and provides a memorable ending. Lines average 14-16 syllables, for a total of 44-46.
"Sijo." Answers.com. January 2005. Answers Corporation. 27 Nov 2006 http://www.answers.com/main/ir/about_company.jsp.
Yun Seondo:
You ask how many friends I have? Water and stone, bamboo and pine.
The moon rising over the eastern hill is a joyful comrade.
Besides these five companions, what other pleasure should I ask?
My Attempt:
Do you remember a day when naptime and show and tell reigned?
When days were spent under the sun, innocence free from troubles?
Those days long since left me, I find them now in the eyes of my son.

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