English Original
time to quit
I hear the bell
before the bell
Modern Haiku, 33.2, Summer, 2002
LeRoy Gorman
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
該辭職了
在鈴聲響起之前
我聽到了鈴聲
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
该辞职了
在铃声响起之前
我听到了铃声
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.
L1, a clear and declarative opening, effectively sets an emotional or situational stakes while Ls 2&3 introduce an almost koan-like paradox that conveys anticipation.
ReplyDeleteAnd the repetition of bell in Ls 2&3 acts more like a metaphorical “inner bell,” sounding before the external world/work place catches up.