One Man's Maple Moon: Strippers Tanka by LeRoy Gorman

English Original

behind clouds
the moon is full
& I am twenty again
interviewing strippers
for a story never written

Take Five: Best Contemporary Tanka, 3, 2011 

LeRoy Gorman


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

在雲彩的後面
是一輪明月
為了一個從未寫過的故事
我採訪脫衣舞孃
覺得又重回二十歲了

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

在云彩的后面
是一轮明月
为了一个从未写过的故事
我采访脱衣舞娘
觉得又重回二十岁了 


Bio Sketch

LeRoy Gorman lives in Napanee, Ontario. His poetry, much of it minimalist and visual, has appeared in publications and exhibitions worldwide. He is the author of two dozen poetry books and chapbooks. He is also the winner of the 2017 Dwarf Stars Award