Thursday, February 21, 2019

Butterfly Dream: Jazz Haiku by Simon Hanson

English Original

venetian blinds
afternoon shadows
and a little jazz

The Mainichi, February 13, 2016

Simon Hanson


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

百葉窗
下午的斜影
以及一點爵士樂

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

百叶窗
下午的斜影
以及一点爵士乐


Bio Sketch

Simon Hanson lives in sub-tropical Queensland, Australia where he enjoys his proximity to the Pacific Ocean and areas of rainforest.  He is a committee member of the Australian Haiku Society and is published in various journals and anthologies.

1 comment:

  1. L1 sets a domestic scene while the outdoor scene in Ls 2&3 effectively conveys comfort and atmosphere through afternoon shadows and a little jazz.

    A fine mood haiku.

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