a child’s
headstone
breaks
the blossom
fall
A Glimpse of Red, 2000
LeRoy Gorman
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
一個孩子
的墓碑
中斷
一朵朵花
的飄落
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
一个孩子
的墓碑
中断
一朵朵花
的飘落
Bio Sketch
LeRoy
Gorman lives in Napanee, Ontario. His poetry, much of it minimalist and
visual, has appeared in publications and exhibitions worldwide. He is
the author of two dozen poetry books and chapbooks. He is also the
winner of the 2017 Dwarf Stars Award
The thematic focus of LeRoy's heart-wrenching haiku is strengthened not only by its vertical one-line format but also by its matter-of-fact tone: A child's lift is as beautiful and brief as falling blossoms.
ReplyDeleteWhat's left unsaid is far more important/poignant than what's said.