Ballast
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Sedoka
Sedoka is a Japanese verse form that evolved from ancient songs. They can be mood poems, similar to Tanka, or they can tell stories in the manner of a song. Sedoka consist of 6 lines of 5-7-7-5-7-7 syllables respectively. Each 5-7-7 unit is called a katauta. Traditionally, the second Katauta says the same thing as the first katauta, although in a different way. In modern English the syllable count is somewhat more flexible, and there is usually a turn, or change in direction, in lines 3 and 5. The turn in line 3 is sharp, and in line 5 more gentle.
Precious counter-weights
ships utilized for sailing,
ballast stones got dumped offshore.
But in empty hulls
sailors found common boulders
held incalculable worth.
(Sedoka)
03/14/2020
Pick-A-Title, Vol 15 - Sedoka - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Title Chosen - "Ballast"
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2020
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