Anniversary

I thought of you today, thought of us, at that little cafe.
You know the one, near that funky gift shop…has it been a year?
Ordered a tea. Wish you were here. Strange, I think in a way you are.

~kat

NaPoWriMo 2024 – Day 7 Challenge: write a poem titled “Wish You Were Here” that takes its inspiration from the idea of a postcard. Consistent with the abbreviated format of a postcard, your poem should be short, and should play with the idea of travel, distance, or sightseeing.

Poetry Form: The Sijo

Sijo poems follow a structure familiar to fans of Japanese haiku and tanka: There are three lines in total, each with about 14–16 syllables, for a total syllable count of 44–46. Where haiku may encourage the briefest glimpse of feeling or scene, sijo has a touch more room to paint a picture. The first line sets the theme of the poem, say, with a 3-4-4-4 grouping pattern; the second line elaborates with a similar 3-4-4-4 echo, introducing more detail or perspective; the third line presents some kind of conclusion.