Monday, December 24, 2018

Butterfly Dream: Almost Christmas Haiku by Rachel Sutcliffe

English Original

almost Christmas
riding home
on father's shoulders

Hedgerow, 100, December 16, 2016

Rachel Sutcliffe


Chinese Translation (Traditional)


聖誕節快到了
騎在父親的肩膀上
回家

Chinese Translation (Simplified)


圣诞节快到了
骑在父亲的肩膀上
回家 


Bio Sketch

Rachel Sutcliffe has suffered from a serious immune disorder for over 16 years, throughout;  this time writing has been her therapy, and it keeps her from going insane! She is an active member of the British Haiku Society and has been published in various journals including  Prune Juice, Failed Haiku and Hedgerow.

1 comment:

  1. The opening line sets the theme and emotional context while the unexpected yet visually and emotionally powerful last line greatly enhances the tone and mood of this heartwarming haiku.

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