Thursday, February 20, 2014

Butterfly Dream: Turkey Vultures Haiku by Annette Makino

English Original

golden hills
turkey vultures circle the remains
of summer

First Place, UkiaHaiku Contest (2013)

Annette Makino


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

金色山陵
土耳其禿鷹圍繞
夏天的遺跡

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

金色山陵
土耳其秃鹰围绕
夏天的遗迹


Bio Sketch

Annette Makino is a poet and artist who combines Japanese ink paintings with original haiku and other words. She grew up with a Japanese father and a Swiss mother, and has lived in both Japan and Europe. Makino makes her home in Arcata, California with her husband, two children and a dog. She offers paintings, prints, books and greeting cards of her work through her art business, Makino Studios

2 comments:

  1. The thematic shift at the end of the poem, combined with riveting imagery, makes this poem emotionally effective.


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  2. As always, thanks for your thoughtful commentary and for including me in your project.

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