Themes of korean sijo
-cosmological or metaphysical
-description of nature
-love songs, humor
-political statements, instructional
-description of nature
-love songs, humor
-political statements, instructional
First line
introduces or states theme
Second Line
Expands or develops theme in equal length and power
Third Line
Twist or surprise at the beginning of the last line acts as a counter theme before the rest of the line completes poem.
Syllables in First Line
3 4 4 4
Syllables in Second Line
3 4 4 4
Syllables in Third Line
3 5 4 3
