Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Butterfly Dream: New Snow Haiku by LeRoy Gorman

English Original

sun on new snow
the boy who died
calls to wake me

Presence, 46, 2012

Leroy Gorman


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

陽光灑在新雪
這個死去的男孩
呼喚我醒來
    
Chinese Translation (Simplified)

阳光洒在新雪
这个死去的男孩
呼唤我醒来


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

1 comment:

  1. L1 immediately sets a crisp, clear scene, while Ls 2&3 introduce an unexpected, haunting element, which gives the haiku a powerful emotional resonance.

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