In dreams I yearn to come to you
in a cricket's spirit.
In this endless autumn night
I'll spring into your darkened room,
wake you from your singular sleep,
and murmur of my longing.
Korean Sijo
by Pak Hyogwan
(1781 - 1880)
Note: Sijo is a modern term for a Korean style of lyrical poetry, originally called tanga (literally, "short song"). The sijo strongly resembles Japanese haiku in having a strong foundation in nature in a short profound structure. Bucolic, metaphysical and astronomical themes are often explored. The lines average 14-16 syllables, for a total of 44-46. There is a pause in the middle of each line, so in English they are sometimes printed in six lines instead of three. | | | |
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BEAUTIFUL!!
Hope all things are going well with you Miss Springmoon.
What an amazing site. I don't think I've been here before, but I'm coming back.
WOW.
NW
So awesome...
Just dropped by to say hello.
I thought that was beautiful, but I have never thought much about crickets before... Dogs have a friendly spirit, cats have a mischievous spirit, birds seem to have a free spirit... but I don't really know what kind of spirit crickets have.
Happy Monday!
Hails
Hails
Have a good day, and I'll stop by again soon.
Lucy
((((((Spring Moon))))))))))))))
I am going to make a new Blogstream movie.
This time it is going to be a Christmas card.
Please submit a picture of a favorite holiday ornament, decoration or yourself with a subtitle to BloggingLucy@AOL.COM.
On Christmas Eve, I will post the movie as a Christmas card to all with music and love...
Thank you!
Lucy
I haven't seen a new post from you for awhile. I hope all is well.
Take care,
NW