Sunday, November 17, 2013

One Man's Maple Moon: Good Teacher Tanka by LeRoy Gorman

English Original

retired
I am still
the good teacher
taking attendance
in the cemetery

Gusts, 18, Fall/Winter 2013

LeRoy Gorman


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

儘管退休
我仍然是位
好老師
在墓園裡登記
出勤狀況

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

儘管退休
我仍然是位
好老师
在墓园里登记
出勤状况


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. The pivotal L3 and the thematic twist in L5 make this content-driven themed tanka effective.

    LeRoy's well-crafted tanka with a philosophical bent is today's food for thought.

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