insane heat ...
the doghouse
flicks its tail
Winner, The Haiku Calendar Competition, 2012
John Hawk
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
酷熱 ...
一座狗窩輕輕地擺動
它的尾巴
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
酷热 ...
一座狗窝轻轻地摆动
它的尾巴
Bio Sketch
John
Hawk’s haiku poetry is published worldwide and recently won 1st Choice,
Guest Judge Selection, in the IAFOR Vladimir Devidé Haiku Award
contest. A communications professional in downtown Columbus, Ohio, USA,
John enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two children. He
can be reached at johnhawkpoetry@gmail.com
Empowered by this emotionally effective hyperbolic phrase,"insane heat ...," the use of animatization in Ls 2&3 successfully enhances the tone and mood of the haiku.
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