Interesting, gary, and the form seems to me to work fine.

I find it a little odd that you go, in footnote, oh, well there wont be
development there  -  Hodge shall not be shot.

I wonder too, does the pheasant live entirely in the wild?  Pheasants here
are bred and fed, they wander in the wild but have shelter and food from
their keepers when they need it, so are not truly living in the wild.
SallyE

on 15/6/02 10:40 pm, Gary B at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> A sijo set for a dialogue.  C and C appreciated and comments on whether
> sijos work in sets if you please.
> 
> The pheasant lives in a wooded lot behind my house.  Today, I had to wait
> for him to cross a street adjoining the back of of our property.  The area
> is mostly canyon, so there is little fear his habitate will be lost, though
> we do have our share of stray cats.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Gary
> 
> What Will We Hear As Tomorrow's Voice?
> 
> I saw you today, young China Bird,
> as you crossed the back streets.
> Your journey seemed without care,
> as if the road a dark wood trail.
> Be careful not be too cocky, fancy bird;
> I would miss your voice.
> 
> When all the buttercups are cut
> and the foxgloves knocked flat,
> where will you hide, Ring Neck?
> When the daisies have been mowed,
> will you leave the meadows, fancy bird,
> and take away your call?
> 
> The forests will harvested, Old Cock,
> houses built where once were trees;
> feral cats and wild dogs will roam,
> where once you raised your chicks.
> Leave for the uplands while you can, fancy bird,
> with quiet your harsh sound.
> 
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> 
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> 
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