SEDOKA
The Sedoka is an unrhymed poem made up of two three-line katauta with the following syllable counts: 5/7/7,5/7/7. A Sedoka, pair of katauta as a single poem, may address the same subject from differing perspectives.
IN THE NIGHT 1
in the misty glen
lanterns float throughout the night
ghosts - the restless wanderers
a shriek in the night
an owl swoops hunting this night
what animal - source of fright
IN THE NIGHT 2
invading my sleep
your words mousing in the night
lips of light brushing my dream
I tasted new love
rising from an other self
fingering inner curtains
A NEW DAY’S COLOR
sun striking its blush
coloring the dawning sky
I know a new day’s color
a new promise born
spring’s murmurings rustling free
what koan* to wrestle today
*koan - a short, pithy but illogical statement, intended to free
the mind from its rational mode of thought. Zen masters used
these to help their student break into satori (enlightenment) .
- Feb.19,2008
Thank you for another great lesson...must try this.
I enjoyed reading this Ben, great imagery, I look forwad to reading more of your work, Best wishes Lynda x
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
so many wonderful forms left to learn.... ahhhhh.. i love poetry! ! !