Sidney Beck Poet Sijo

The Road Taken

THE    ROAD   TAKEN


I meant to leave the broad pavement, the dandelion meadows.

Spring tide ebbs, petals fall, winter returns, I must go quick and straight:

Narrow, rutted is my path, but summer’s gate  -  always open.


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Written by Sydney Peck

For the SWEET SIJO contest of Adeleke Adeite

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Elaine George May 7, 2011 at 9:48 PM I agree with Andrea, Sidney, Many congrats on your WIN. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2011 at 12:31 PM wow, one of the best, this one is!! what a final line. Completely deserved win and more! congratulations.

Nette Onclaud May 5, 2011 at 8:18 PM like the way you set the stage with this one and let us know that in the end, there is hope in surrendering, syd.. my best cheeers for the great win! told ya, you have IT! :) huggs

Carolyn Devonshire May 5, 2011 at 3:41 PM This is fabulous, Syd. Congratulations on your win in the Sweet Sijo contest! Love, Carolyn

Michael J. Falotico May 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM Excellent write and win my friend!!

Gautami Phookan May 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM Very beautiful verse..Loved this Sijo sydney. Congrats on your win in this contest..love , gautami

Carol Sunshine Brown May 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM Congratulations Syd on your win in Adeleke's contest "Sweet Sijo". Love, Carol

Adeleke Adeite May 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM Nice one Sidney!, Thanks for supporting my contest and Congrats on your 7th place win in the contest, keep your passionate pen performing on this pleasant platform... poetry, wish you all the best. Adeleke

John Freeman May 4, 2011 at 10:27 AM Sidney , it's great to see you in the top ten. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honor in place. Agape, Moses

Barbara Gorelick May 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM I think this may be my favortie in the contest. well done..congrats. BG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 4, 2011 at 4:48 AM Congrats Syd on your amazing win in Sweet Sijo contest with this unique write and entry luv.. enjoy another great victory ...

Dr.Ram Mehta May 4, 2011 at 4:36 AM congratulations on the win in the contest of Adeleke, Sydney

Andrea Dietrich March 25, 2011 at 12:22 AM Oh, I do love that sweet summer's gate, always open (so cool!)

Dr.Ram Mehta March 24, 2011 at 4:14 PM Nice way to welcome summer, Sydney