Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Butterfly Dream: Dandelion Clocks Haiku by John McManus

English Original

dandelion clocks
she unfolds
an abortion leaflet

Modern Haiku, 45:2, Summer 2015

John McManus


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

蒲公英時鐘
她攤開
一張墮胎傳單

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

蒲公英时钟
她摊开
一张堕胎传单


Bio Sketch

John McManus is a poet from Carlisle, Cumbria, England. His haiku and senryu have appeared in various journals all over the world. He currently works as a support worker for people with mental health issues. In his spare time he enjoys watching films, sharing poetry with friends and spending time with his family.

1 comment:

  1. L 1, the child's game of blowing away the seeds to find out what time it is, establishes the thematic context of the poem, while the shift in Ls 2&3 sparks the reader's emotions and reflection on nature and life.

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