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Susok Setting Sorrow

The time has come to create the susok of our garden Two pairs of hands to place the rocks by waterfall and bamboo shoots Only one pair of hands now, as I shift sand wet with tears. For Debbie Guzzi's Walk Softy Contest August 20, 2013 "In prehistoric times, Koreans believed that rocks had more power than water and other things in nature. Also, they believed that rocks engendered God's good-will. Therefore, the arrangement of rocks is considered as one of the "essential" elements in designing the traditional Korean garden. Susok or "rock arrangement," gardens are commonly found."

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Paul Callus

Date: 5/4/2014 4:08:00 AM

Eileen....this is awesome (I am being more than honest...not just to your face!) Forgive me if I envy you this write, but I could never have written this gem myself! Top 7 rating and a fav for this one :) thank you for telling me about it; my heart throbs!!! (who said I'm being emotional?) // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/4/2014 4:36:00 AM

Oh, I hope it is a good throbbing! Some throbbing can be painful! :) Thanks, Paul. I need these words of praise...especially lately. You are very kind!!! Be emotional....It is a language I understand as I am overly emotional myself. Thank you for faving this. I'm touched.

Danesh Morgan

Date: 9/8/2013 9:30:00 PM

Congrats on your win. Morgan

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

Thanks, my dear. I appreciate the visit.

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 9/8/2013 9:50:00 AM

Well done,Eileen..Congrats on your superb win...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 11:43:00 AM

Thanks ever so much for the visit. Very kind of you!

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 9/8/2013 5:37:00 AM

an overture of sadness in this poem raises it high congrats on win Shadow x smile

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 11:43:00 AM

Thank you, Shadow. It was a real challenge for me. I'm so glad that Debbie inspired us with examples....She made me want to try. Happy you could pass by! :)

Skat A

Date: 9/7/2013 9:04:00 PM

Congratulations Eileen, in Debbie's awesome contest....... SKAT

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 11:44:00 AM

Hi SKAT! Glad to see you on my page! :) I appreciate the words of congratulations..Also...so nice to see your avatar! :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/7/2013 7:49:00 PM

what a gem you have crafted here! Congrats on your win with this beautiful poem :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 11:45:00 AM

Sandra, glad to make your acquaintance. Thank you for your kind words! :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/7/2013 6:39:00 PM

One says ahhhhh!! with pure delight while reading this sijo !! Congratulations, Eileen!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 11:46:00 AM

Carrie, an honor to have this compliment from you! Thank you. you have brought me joy!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/7/2013 5:55:00 PM

I hope your friends liked this, I certainly did! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 11:46:00 AM

Light and Love...thanks ever so much, Debbie. Thank you for helping me to learn and appreciate the beauty of this form! Hugs!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/7/2013 1:42:00 PM

special congrats on your win, eileen... so beautiful!..:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:23:00 PM

:) Thanks, sweetie! I'm so touched that you stopped by!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/7/2013 5:38:00 AM

Congrats on the win

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:23:00 PM

Thanks, Dr Ram! :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/7/2013 4:56:00 AM

hi Sweet Eileen, a super pretty and gentle win...luv..linda

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:25:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet PD! You are very gracious! :) HUGS!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2013 10:58:00 PM

oh my gosh, this is so powerful and such good writing, Eileen. So far I am loving the poems in Deb's winner list. She chose very well her top spots! congratulations to you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:24:00 PM

Thanks, dear Andrea...It was a pleasure to join Debbie's contest. She gave us all such motivation with the Sijo she posted! Yes, she is a tough sponsor, and I'm truly honored with my placement! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 9/6/2013 7:28:00 PM

Congratulations Eileen love xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:26:00 PM

Thanks, Mandy! XOXO right back at ya!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/6/2013 2:54:00 PM

Congrats on your winning informative work..Sara

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:27:00 PM

Thanks, dear Sara....Hugs!

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/23/2013 10:21:00 AM

wow i'm learning so much reading this,

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 4:19:00 PM

:) I learned a lot before I could write this... :) Thanks for visiting, Harry! I miss you when you don't come round!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/22/2013 7:52:00 AM

Here is the response of my Korean friend, Chanmin Chung, when I posted this poem, along with Chris' evaluation on Facebook: I read now!! It's amazing!!! I've never imagined that one of my foreign friends writes Sijo..unbelievable. Thanks a lot!!! O...We are proud of you!! You are better than me!! O...we should prepare honorary Korean citizenship for you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/21/2013 4:27:00 AM

- A little sad thoughts here Eileen .... but still beautiful. - Well done! - Wishing you good luck in the contest! - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2013 7:31:00 AM

Thank you, Annie Lise....Life IS sometimes sad. I don't know how this come to me, but I loved the challenge of writing this. I checked out some things on the internet about Korea...It was delightful! HUGS!

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/20/2013 6:46:00 PM

Serenity ! The Asian gardens with rocks, water fountains and beautiful little bamboo plants are my most favorite things, just like this lovely poem :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2013 7:32:00 AM

Karen.....I am very moved by your words of commendation. I do thank you from the bottom of my heart! HUGS!

Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/20/2013 6:47:00 PM

I also felt the loss in the end. Just a superb piece of poetry

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/20/2013 4:34:00 PM

I learned something new today teach! Good luck in the contest. Sitting on a beach in peachland enjoying the sun and water.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2013 7:34:00 AM

A pleasure to "teach" you, Richard....Come again! I'm glad you had a day in the sun!!! Lucky you! Will be going to CYPRUS soon...beach, sun, frappechinos, and halloumi for me! I can't wait! I CAN'T WAIT!!!! Cyprus is the Island of Aphrodite...beautiful in every way!!!!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/20/2013 1:48:00 PM

ouch..the absence of someone there that now is gone.Sad and beautiful especially your last line.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2013 7:37:00 AM

Oh Charmaine, yes....I went through the death of my mother after a LONG and prolonged illness. Sometimes, at night....I hear my husband breathing and I pray that God will give him long life...my daughter...my loved ones. I'm not ready to face any such thing again. God knows....He is merciful. Thanks for the visit....HUGS