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Put Your Best Sijo Forward Contest--Unknown

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There’s this whole wide world we shall never know—stars, birds, and skies, And stories told to children in unknown tongues in far off lands. We add our own to music no one hears in space where planets turn.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2024 1:45:00 PM

Hey, Sara, I was skimming down through your poems and just saw this. it did not appear in my contest. Are you sure you entered it? gosh, it's really good.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/4/2024 10:41:00 PM

Dang. I can't believe this kind of thing happens. Three or four times it happened to me but that was over many years time. I eliminated at least 4 poems and placed 31. I am curious. What does your contest ares say? If it says N/A, that is really infuriating

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:06:00 PM

oh my....thanks for letting me know. I thought I entered the contest...EEGADS....I know I intended to...I have a submission log that I indicates I entered it....oh well...another time. Thanks for your enthusiastic comments, though. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 1/21/2024 4:39:00 PM

Beautiful - "We add our own to music no one hears in space where planets turn" -

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/21/2024 4:42:00 PM

glad you liked that line...I, too, enjoy it, hugs, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 1/19/2024 3:03:00 AM

Dear sara, i agree with you, and what a way to convey such intriguing thoughts flowing with sheer wisdom! I am in absolute awe of your word weaving and the imagery too! Brilliant sijo it is! I especially loved the way you’ve written “ We add our own to music no one hears in space where planets turn.“ soul hitting! Truly! Pleasure reading this excellent take! Best wishes for the contest

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/19/2024 6:47:00 AM

you're most kind and thoughtful, dear Ink. I'm delighted you saw the wisdom in my words and imagery. I am always grateful for your soulful comments. Wishing you a pleasant weekend ahead, hugs, Sara

Michael Maul

Date: 1/18/2024 3:06:00 PM

I very much enjoy this

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:34:00 PM

thank you, Micheal, for your visit and for your kind words...haven't seen you in a while...hope all is well with you and yours, Sara

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 1/18/2024 1:42:00 PM

Very good written Sara. I don't know too much about sijo poetry, but your poem is very inspiring. And about something I love. Well done! My blessings!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:35:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Maria. I'm glad I wrote about a topic you love...have a wonderful evening, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 1/18/2024 12:08:00 PM

A profound and wise entry for this contest dear Sara.. I am still to decide what to write about... I really like the last sentence.. You did this form so well..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:44:00 PM

thank you SO for your thoughtful comments...glad you liked the last sentence. I'm sure you'll 'discover' something to create for the contest. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/18/2024 11:58:00 AM

So exquisitely articulated, dear Sara. Your Sijo provokes contemplation and is sentimental. Every individual is a scant particle with an exceedingly brief existence in the overall framework of time, space, and distance. It truly is sobering. Your poem is an evocative, poetic prodigy. Well done

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:43:00 PM

ahh, you're most kind Sotto with your remarks and feedback. I agree, I sometimes forget that I'm a scant particle, only briefly existing in the time/space continuum....whatever existence is... :-) Yes, it is sobering at times. thanks for the 'poetic prodigy' comment. That was thoughtful and sweet. Your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 1/18/2024 10:45:00 AM

Nice Sijo.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:41:00 PM

thank you so much, Jay...enjoy your evening, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/18/2024 10:05:00 AM

Sara, your poem whispers starlight secrets - tales from galaxies unseen, where lullabies echo in tongues unheard. In realms beyond our reach, we spin our own soundtracks, silent symphonies for planets on their lonely paths. A breathtaking glimpse into the universe of imagination, where stories dance among the stars. Wonderful Poem and loved to imagine!! - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:41:00 PM

wow, Daniel. I appreciate your poetic and magical response. I liked your take on my words. Thanks for your complimentary words and visit, have a blessed evening, Sara

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/18/2024 10:05:00 AM

Indeed, so true, dear Sara, and so beautifully expressed. Your Sijo is tender and thought-provoking. Each of us are but mere short-lived specks in the grand scheme of things; time, space and distance. It's very humbling. Your poem is inspiring, soulful poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Lin Lane

Date: 1/18/2024 9:47:00 AM

You pose so many points to ponder, Sara. Too often we tend to think only about our lives and fail to remember the world is large, and what lies beyond? We cannot fathom.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:39:00 PM

thanks for your wise and insightful words, Lin. I agree...we all tend to focus on our little corner of the world and forget the bigger picture...yes, I can't even begin to fathom. Thanks for stopping by, hugs, Sara

Paul Bell

Date: 1/18/2024 8:37:00 AM

Must be life out there somewhere. Wonder why we always think they're little green aliens.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:38:00 PM

you ask a great question, Paul....perhaps life is out there or perhaps it's the remnants of humanity's music stumbling through the universe????

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/18/2024 7:38:00 AM

Makes you realise that we are mere grains of sand in the whole wide universe. That said we all play even a small part. Good luck in the contest Sara. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:37:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Tom, and for your insightful comments...yes, we are 'small' in the grand scheme of things...small but we all have a part to play. thanks for your well wishes, have a great evening, Sara

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/18/2024 6:45:00 AM

Something one could contemplate for quite a while Sara! I wonder! I love your Sijo!! Happy Thursday xxoo

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:36:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Mike, and for your complimentary words. My poem made me wonder too. Enjoy your evening, blessings, Sara xxoo

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/18/2024 6:11:00 AM

The quiet of space is a scary prospect. I think I will embrace earthly gravity, and enjoy the sound of Elton John’s “Rocket Man”

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2024 4:35:00 PM

you're funny, Richard :-) thanks for stopping by and for commenting. enjoy your evening, Sara