Russell Sivey Poet Sijo

Purposes of the Tree

In a forest, a tree sits by itself and is quite gnarly
Bright light shines inside the grove, and on the tree with crooked branches
The purpose of the tree is misplaced, but the power is true

Russell Sivey

Entrant into Rick Parise's "Sijo" contest

12/27/2012

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Connie Gildersleeve January 31, 2013 at 4:44 PM Russell congrats on your win. A great Sijo. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick January 29, 2013 at 3:13 PM Interesting winning work..Enjoyed reading today...Congrats..Sara

Olusegun Arowolo January 27, 2013 at 10:01 AM Wonderful and splendid piece,Russel..Great write...Congrats on your superb win in this contest...

Len Gasun January 27, 2013 at 1:52 AM I am so glad to read again this very beautiful piece of yours my dear friend, Russell! Congratulations on your awesome win! love/hugs, Leonora

Poet Destroyer A January 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM Russell...Congratulations in Rick's awesome "SIJO" contest. take care~PD

Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM Congratulations on top 10 finish. I enjoyed your poem Russell.

Andrea Dietrich January 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM Way to go, Russell. BIG congrats!

Skat A January 3, 2013 at 10:25 PM Russell, I like the form. after reading your sijo. I think I got the for a bit right. good luck in the contest. (i will give my sis the message ) ~Luv*SKAT

Andrea Dietrich December 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM Even those old gnarly trees have their own special place in the world, russell. nice sijo for the contest!

Connie Gildersleeve December 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM Russell this is a fabulous Sijo. Trees are so interesting to write, photograph and draw. Each one has their own characteristic form. Turning and twisting limbs. Good luck in the contest. It sounds like a win. You may like to read "Tales Trees Tells" poem. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A December 28, 2012 at 4:20 PM merry xmas xoxo pd

Len Gasun December 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM A superbly beautiful Sijo poem you've penned my dear Russell! I extremely love it with it's philosophy. Such a great entry and I'm sure it'll win! All the best and good luck always! Advance happy New Year! love always, Leonora

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM an awesome and impressive Sijo for Rick .. much luck Russell luv .. had to stop by this sunny morn on my half hour regiment which is working well as your words invigorate me my friend ..

Harry Horsman December 28, 2012 at 4:15 AM love you philosophy Russell, have a wonderful new year, and thanks for your wonderful poetry...

Sukmawati Komala December 27, 2012 at 11:11 PM Fantastic work!!! congratulation for the contest Russell..enjoyed and loved it so much :) <3