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The Duel
October 24, 2017
My opponent is feared across all kingdoms: dark, deft, dangerous.
I strap on my armor, sword in sheath, muster courage, and step outside…
“Honey, you forgot your lunch!” “Thanks, Mom…” I won’t starve at school today.
© Matt G., Bellevue, NE
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This composition is written in Sijo, a style of traditional Korean poetry with strict structural and thematic elements.