Showing posts with label Deborah Karl-Brandt. Show all posts
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Monday, October 12, 2026

Butterfly Dream: Grey Hair and Smile Haiku by Deborah Karl-Brandt

English Original

grey hair  
something left of the boy  
in his smile  
 
First Frost, 7, Spring 2023 

Deborah Karl-Brandt


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

灰白的頭髮
男孩的某些特質仍留在
他的笑容裡

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

灰白的头发
男孩的某些特质仍留在
他的笑容里


Bio Sketch

Deborah Karl-Brandt works as an author, editor, and educator. Her poems have been published widely, and several have won awards. In 2025, she was selected as a fellow at Confluence. Her new book, Wild Rabbit Moon, was published in 2026.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Butterfly Dream: Wildflower Seeds Haiku by Deborah Karl-Brandt

English Original

wildflower seeds ...
harvesting the memory  
of butterflies  
 
Honorable Mention, THF-Kukai October 2023

Deborah Karl-Brandt


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

野花種子 ...
採收
蝴蝶的記憶

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

野花种子 ...
采收
蝴蝶的记忆


Bio Sketch

Deborah Karl-Brandt works as an author, editor, and educator. Her poems have been published widely, and several have won awards. In 2025, she was selected as a fellow at Confluence. Her new book, Wild Rabbit Moon, was published in 2026.