Lisa Lee Poet Sijo

Lake of Tears

for all that tears sooth, my breath takes wing toward my opal lake,
      newly created from each salty droplet, still singing, while
          wishing you to be a leaf floating upon my silent joy.

                                 
                                        by Lisa Lee
                                Theme: Temple of Life
                              Contest: Sijo In A Temple  
                                         5/8/2014


**Please note: there is more than one meaning to the word 
"sooth", meaning "truth" and "real" and a lot 
different than "soothe"** Also, for many interesting factoids, look
up the history of the "Opal"** Many of my writings will have a historical
treasure hunt embedded within the meaning(s) of special words.

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Arthur Vaso May 15, 2014 at 11:12 PM Love this, sure am curious about the treasure! :)

Sara Kendrick May 15, 2014 at 8:46 AM Ahh!! Creative and imaginative work..A leaf floating inside the opal upon that salty lake..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Lisa Lee May 15, 2014 at 9:59 AM Thank you, Sara! I love your writings as well! :) Sara Kendrick May 15, 2014 at 8:47 AM Reads like a winner to me..Way to go for the contest..Sara

Jake Ponce May 12, 2014 at 6:43 PM Your Sijo is also beautiful, Lisa. For me this is one of the lighter and more delicate images I've seen. You're still a winner by conjuring this beauty. :) Lisa Lee May 12, 2014 at 7:50 PM Thanks so much, Jake!

Paul Callus May 12, 2014 at 3:11 PM I love this sijo, Lisa! One of the best I've read so far...and the 3rd line really captured my imagination! // paul

Carolyn Devonshire May 10, 2014 at 2:25 PM Truly beautiful, Lisa. Your description took "my breath" away. Best wishes in the contest! Peace and blessings, carolyn Lisa Lee May 10, 2014 at 4:17 PM You too, Carolyn! Thank you and God Bless you as well!

Frederic Parker May 9, 2014 at 12:32 PM I've read a couple of these even the one I entered, but this..this is beautiful and well crafted..in my opinion should be number one..hands down...bravo to you Lisa Lee May 9, 2014 at 12:46 PM Frederic, thank you so very much for your very nice comment! You're a sweetie! :)

Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2014 at 9:44 PM love how you said opal lake, and the last line is incredible. Just loved that. Lisa Lee May 10, 2014 at 4:21 PM Once again, thank you, Andrea! You're a dear!