Monday, February 11, 2013

Butterfly Dream: Hurricane Haiku by LeRoy Gorman

English Original 

hurricane near
she gets her nails done
the color of the sea


South by Southeast, 12:2, 2005

LeRoy Gorman



Chinese Translation (Traditional)

暴風雨逼近
她將指甲塗滿
海洋的顏色

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

暴风雨逼近
她将指甲塗满
海洋的颜色


Bio Sketch

LeRoy Gorman writes mostly minimalist and visual poetry.  His most recent book, fast enough to leave this world, is one of tanka published by Inkling Press, Edmonton.  More information on his writing can be found at the American Haiku Archives where he is the Honorary Curator for 2012-2013.

1 comment:

  1. LeRoy's psychologically effective use of the disjunction of semantic expectation/ irruption of habitual consciousness (or linear thought) stirs the reader's emotion and reflection on one's attitude facing difficulties and the meaning of life

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