I had never heard of sijo poems. Apparently they are similar to haiku, but follow different rules. Instead of a 5-7-5 syllable three lined poem as they write traditionally in Japan, this Korean form is flexible in allowing 14-16 beats per line over each of the three lines.
Sijo then follows "rules" per line. The first line introduces the story. The second develops the story. The third one surprises the reader with a "twist." It is either an unexpected turn, a joke, or something entertaining.
It is a quick read and a fresh way to appreciate poetry.
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