English Original
summer pond —
wild yellow irises lean
in the shadows
spring clouds haiku, 2012
Bruce Ross
Chinese Translation (Traditional)
夏日池塘—
野生的黃色鳶尾花斜倚
在陰影中
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
夏日池塘—
野生的黄色鸢尾花斜倚
在阴影中
Bio Sketch
Bruce Ross, Ph.D., former president of the HSA, was the editor of anthologies such as the seminal Haiku Moment and, more recently, co-editor of A Vast Sky. He was the founding editor of the online Autumn Moon Haiku Journal, and he authored many collections of haiku and haibun.
This is a beautiful, traditional sketch of nature (shasei) that feels balanced and serene.
ReplyDeleteL 1 is an economical opening, establishing both season and setting immediately. The phrase “wild yellow irises” gives L 2 a splash of bright colour, which contrasts effectively with “the shadows” in L 3, creating a subtle interplay of light and dark.
Furthermore, the verb “lean” gives life and movement to the flowers. They aren't simply sitting there; they seem to be actively reaching or bowing, adding a subtle sense of grace and gentleness to the scene.