Butterfly Dream: Water Beetle Haiku by Harvey Jenkins

English Original

first pond freeze
a water beetle pushes
against the ice

Honorable Mention, 2014 Betty Drevniok Awards

Harvey Jenkins


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

第一次池塘結凍
一隻水甲蟲推擠
一塊冰

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

第一次池塘结冻
一只水甲虫推挤
一块冰 


Bio Sketch

Harvey Jenkins is a writer of haiku, poetry and prose. In 2013, he published a book about the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage and his experiences walking this 800 km journey. He is a member of Haiku Canada and a regular contributor to their various reviews and anthologies.

Butterfly Dream: Remission Haiku by Harvey Jenkins

English Original

one full year
in remission
cherry blossoms

Sakura Award, 2013 Vancouver Haiku Invitational

Harvey Jenkins


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

一整年
的病情和緩
櫻花盛開

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

一整年
的病情和缓
樱花盛开 


Bio Sketch

Harvey Jenkins is a writer of haiku, poetry and prose. In 2013, he published a book about the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage and his experiences walking this 800 km journey. He is a member of Haiku Canada and a regular contributor to their various reviews and anthologies.

Butterfly Dream: Winter Mist Haiku by Harvey Jenkins

English Original

winter mist
the meditation cushions
huddle closer

Honorable Mention, 2013 Klostar Ivanic Haiku Contest

Harvey Jenkins


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

冬霧
冥想的坐墊
緊靠在一起

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

冬雾
冥想的坐垫
紧靠在一起


Bio Sketch

Harvey Jenkins is a writer of haiku, poetry and prose. In 2013, he published a book about the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage and his experiences walking this 800 km journey. He is a member of Haiku Canada and a regular contributor to their various reviews and anthologies.

Butterfly Dream: Midnight Shift Haiku by Harvey Jenkins

English Original

midnight shift’s whistle
the miner’s deep cough
on the way down

Third Place, 2014 Klostar Ivanic Haiku Contest

Harvey Jenkins


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

夜班哨聲
一路下爬到礦坑
礦工的深咳

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

夜班哨声
一路下爬到矿坑
矿工的深咳


Bio Sketch

Harvey Jenkins is a writer of haiku, poetry and prose. In 2013, he published a book about the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage and his experiences walking this 800 km journey. He is a member of Haiku Canada and a regular contributor to their various reviews and anthologies.