2010 Sejong Writing Competition
Winning Entries :: Sijo
Sean Alaniz
first place
Shift Work
Another day at the pet shop
Grumpy cats, hyper puppies
Another puddle, more screaming kids
One loose bird, two missing ferrets
Nine o’clock! Not my problem tonight
I’m heading home, straight to my bed
Jordan Levenstein
second place
Secret Song
Oh my God, I love your necklace.
Where did you get it?
That skirt looks so great on you-
you have the best clothing in the school!
I hate her so much;
I put on such an act when I see her.
Kaycee Gallup
third place tie
Toothbrush
You pick me up, you use me.
I am nothing to you but an object.
I am tired of the scrubbing and cleaning.
You know I have feelings too!
Ew, that’s gross! Those are anchovies!
I never agreed to cleaning your dirty teeth.
Mary Liza Hartong
third place tie
Toothbrush
Mexico, or rather a beach in the east, suits me quite well.
I prefer climates that sing gently like warm mothers, like mine.
For western thrills like roller coasters don’t soothe like they promise.