fireflies in the field
the on-off
of desire
Modern Haiku, 47:3, Fall 2016
Munira Judith Avinger
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
田野中的螢火蟲
慾望
的煽動和消逝
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
田野中的萤火蟲
慾望
的煽动和消逝
Bio Sketch
Munira
Judith Avinger is an author living in the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
She has published three bilingual poetry books, one novel and one
memoir. She is also a mentor and leader of the Dances of Universal
Peace. For more information about her work, please visit
www.munirabooks.com
The contrasts between two parts of the haiku (flickering lights of fireflies vs the on-off of human desire)are visually and emotionally effective. On a second reading, fireflies' lights successfully carry symbolic significance.
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