rain
starting... stopping ...
the old tractor
A Hundred Gourds, 1:1, December 2011
John Hawk
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
細雨
開始 ... 停止 ...
舊拖拉機
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
细雨
开始 ... 停止 ...
旧拖拉机
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
Strengthened by the use of a pivotal line ("starting... stopping ..."), the juxtaposition of "rain" and "the old tractor" makes this haiku visually and emotionally effective.
ReplyDeleteA fine mood haiku.