English Original
spring wind --
the monk & his robes
out walking together
monk & i, 2001
vincent tripi
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
春風拂面 --
僧侶身著僧袍
一同漫步
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
春风拂面 --
僧侣身着僧袍
一同漫步
Bio Sketch
Founder of The Haiku Circle, vincent tripi was closely associated with the spiritual movement in American Haiku. He wrote haiku for over 35 years, and published 14 books of haiku. Most of his haiku reflect a Buddhist foundation.
The dash after L1 creates a nice pause, setting the scene before focusing on the subject, and treating the robes as a companion in Ls 2&3 gives the haiku a playful, lighthearted energy that fits the "spring" theme.
ReplyDeleteAnd religion functions as a tonal anchor here, but in a subtle, Zen-like way rather than a heavy theological one. The figure of the monk suggests a lifestyle of mindfulness. His "walking" becomes a meditative act, enhancing the haiku’s sense of calm and being present in the moment.