to pass quietly
from one world
to the next
gathering wild flowers
in my mind
Blithe Spirit, 29:4, 2010
A A Marcoff
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
安靜地
從一個世界過渡
到另一個世界
在我腦海裡
採集一束野花
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
安静地
从一个世界过渡
到另一个世界
在我脑海里
采集一束野花
Bio Sketch
A
A Marcoff is an Anglo-Russian poet who was born in Iran and has lived
in Africa, Iran, France and Japan, where he taught at a high school in
Tokyo. He has settled in England and lives near the beautiful River
Mole.
(Editor's Note: This is the last tanka accepted for consideration for inclusion in One Man's Maple Moon Anthology, IV, and the tanka selected for the anthology will be announced in mid May)
(Editor's Note: This is the last tanka accepted for consideration for inclusion in One Man's Maple Moon Anthology, IV, and the tanka selected for the anthology will be announced in mid May)
The unexpected and thematically significant shift in the last line sparks the reader's emotions and renewed reflection on life and death.
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