- Three Lines
- 14-16 syllables per line
- A total of 44-46 syllables for the entire poem.
- The first line of the Sijo usually sets the theme.
- The second line elaborates on the first line.
- The third line brings the poem matter to a close.
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Everyday worries fell under Hawaii’s spell and pleasures
True escape from schedules, school, to mesmerize in sand and sea
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