Adell Foster Poet Sijo

Stubborn As a Mule (Sijo)

Mule kicked and bucked so high, its
hind legs seemed to reach the sky...
Suffering from many a thing, but vowed 
to suffer war no more,
Soldiers differing with the stubborn 
beast, learned to sit in peace...

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Sara Kendrick September 22, 2009 at 1:56 AM Interesting write and form. Keep writing. Sara Thanks for the comments on my work.

Joseph Spence Sr May 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM I like the twist in the last couple of lines. The internal rhyming pattern certainly give it a special kick. This one has a great sense of humor. Great job! ~Joseph

Ernilando Tugaff April 28, 2009 at 11:06 PM Adell, it's well described and penned. Thank you for sharing. Friend in poetry, Ernilando

Sharon Winter April 16, 2009 at 2:52 PM Perhaps at times it seems animals are much wiser than us mere humans. We certainly might learn a thing or two. Well said! Love, Shar