Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Butterfly Dream: Soft Brush Haiku by Claire Vogel Camargo

English Original

the soft brush
of our hands folding sheets
cherry blossoms

Sakura Award, 2018 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Haiku Festival

Claire Vogel Camargo


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

我們折疊床單的雙手
輕輕地碰觸
朵朵櫻花

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

我们折叠床单的双手
轻轻地碰触
朵朵樱花


Bio Sketch

Claire Vogel Camargo, a late-blooming poet, dove into haiku in 2015. Winner of a few awards, member of the Austin Poetry Society Board and British Haiku Society, publishing credits include Presence, Hedgerow, Failed Haiku, World Haiku Review, and her book, Iris Opening. She and her ice sculptor husband love dogs.

1 comment:

  1. Enhanced by this visually and emotionally effective juxtaposition of hands touching and cherry blossoms, a brief yet beautiful moment is keenly captured in this heartwarming haiku.

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