midnight shift’s whistle
the miner’s deep cough
on the way down
Third Place, 2014 Klostar Ivanic Haiku Contest
Harvey Jenkins
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
夜班哨聲
一路下爬到礦坑
礦工的深咳
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
夜班哨声
一路下爬到矿坑
矿工的深咳
Bio Sketch
Harvey Jenkins is a writer of haiku, poetry and prose. In 2013, he published a book about the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage and his experiences walking this 800 km journey. He is a member of Haiku Canada and a regular contributor to their various reviews and anthologies.
Within such a short space of 11 words and 14 syllables, Harvey effectively depicts a miner's harsh working life through unforgettable sights and sounds.
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