Saturday, July 11, 2020

Butterfly Dream: Summer Tradewinds Haiku by Jan Benson

English Original

summer tradewinds
splicing the mainbrace

2018 British Haiku Society Members' Anthology

Jan Benson


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

夏季信風
拼接主支架

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

夏季信风
拼接主支架


Bio Sketch

Jan Benson was a Pushcart Prize nominated haiku poet. Her haiku were published in many of the world's leading haiku journals and magazines. Jan was a member of The World Haiku Association and Poetry Society of Texas. Jan's profile can be found on The Haiku Foundation "Poet Registry" and online at The Living Haiku Anthology.

1 comment:

  1. A vivid sailing scene depicted in this two-line haiku is infused with socioeconomic significance through an effective jux. of tradewinds and the mainbrace, and Jan's verb choice enhances the visual and emotional appeal of the haiku

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