Monday, January 1, 2018

Butterfly Dream: New Year’s Day Haiku by Tom Sacramona

English Original

a boy’s drum
moves the dragon’s feet
New Year’s Day

The Heron's Nest, 18:1, March 2016

Tom Sacramona


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

男孩的鼓聲
移動巨龍的腳
元旦節慶

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

男孩的鼓声
移动巨龙的脚
元旦节庆


Bio Sketch

Tom Sacramona (b. 1992) has worked as both an editor and English teacher. The Blackstone River Valley of Massachusetts is his natural habitat and where he finds inspiration for his poetry. He enjoys hiking in the mountains of New Hampshire.

1 comment:

  1. The joyful tone of the haiku is visually effectively conveyed through the emotionally resonant juxtaposition of New Year and the dancing dragon.

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