Sunday, December 10, 2017

Butterfly Dream: Smoke Moon Haiku by Kishor Matte

English Original

the
flag
flying  smoke moon
at    
half
-mast

Kishor Matte


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

國旗

半桅杆  煙霧彌漫之月
之處
飄揚

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

国旗

半桅杆  烟雾弥漫之月
之处
飘扬


Bio Sketch

Kishor Matte is new to short form poetry. He has published one poem in Jar of Stars and two haiku on NeverEnding Story. Some of his poems were posted on Twitter. He also writes short poems in both Hindi and Marathi.

1 comment:

  1. Combined with the typographical effect in conveying meaning, the visually and emotionally poignant juxtaposition of "smoke moon" and "the flag flying at half-mast" sparks the reader's emotions and reflection, lifting the poem out of the ordinary.

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