dear Mom, long dead --
will the first sound I hear
after my final spasm
be her scolding
about clean shorts?
Ribbons, 2013
David Bachelor
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
親愛的媽媽，早已死了 --
在死前痙攣
我將聽到的第一個聲音
會是關於乾淨短褲
她的責罵嗎？
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
亲爱的妈妈，早已死了 -
在死前痉挛
我将听到的第一个声音
会是关于干净短裤
她的责骂吗？
Bio Sketch
Poetry
has provided a purpose and voice to this retired teacher. David
Bachelor taught in a college of education for years. Now he spends his
time trying to see life anew.
In this heart-wrenching tanka, a sense of filial estrangement is effectively conveyed through the thematic and emotional framing lines, dear Mom, long dead... her scolding/about clean shorts?"
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