Monday, January 16, 2017

Butterfly Dream: Water Beetle Haiku by Harvey Jenkins

English Original

first pond freeze
a water beetle pushes
against the ice

Honorable Mention, 2014 Betty Drevniok Awards

Harvey Jenkins


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

第一次池塘結凍
一隻水甲蟲推擠
一塊冰

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

第一次池塘结冻
一只水甲虫推挤
一块冰 


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.

1 comment:

  1. A Sisyphean moment is keenly captured in this visually riveting and emotionally intense haiku.

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