Butterfly Dream: Grave Site Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

new rust

on old hinges

grave site

DailyHaiga, September 30 2016

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

舊鉸鏈

的新鏽

墓園

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

旧铰链

的新锈

墓园

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts,Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. 

Poetic Musings: Shift Change Haiku by Ignatius Fay

shift change

fried chicken and exhaust

on the warm breeze

DailyHaiga, 10 January 2017

Ignatius Fay

Commentary: This is a fine example of shasei (sketch from life) haiku, infused with multi-sensorily evocative imagery (smell of fried chicken mixed with musty and smoky exhaust on the warm breeze, Ls 2&3), about quick-pace drive-through window service (as implied from the juxtaposition of L1 and L2).

And this is also a good example of "less-means-more" haiku. What's left unsaid, such as negative impacts on worker health and well-being due to increased stress, physical strain, and potential for errors or injuries constantly occurring in a culture of speed,  at least as potent as what's stated/indicated in the haiku, such as "oily smell" of fried chicken mixed with "musty and smoky" exhaust. 

Butterfly Dream: Shift Change Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

shift change

fried chicken and exhaust

on the warm breeze

DailyHaiga, 10 January 2017

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

換班

炸雞味和汽車廢氣

隨暖風飄蕩

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

换班

炸鸡味和汽车废气

随暖风飘荡

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts,Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. 

One Man's Maple Moon: Many Years Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

awkward

although I admit

too many years

since a woman groped

around in my pants

Atlas Poetica, 38, 2018

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

感到尷尬

雖然我坦承

已經太多年過去了

自從一個女人的手

在我的褲子裡到處摸索

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

感到尴尬

虽然我坦承

已经太多年过去了

自从一个女人的手

在我的裤子里到处摸索

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Arthritic Knees Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

back bent

kneeling among the flowers

weeding

her son’s old hockey shin guards

protect arthritic knees

After the Storm, 2021

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

背部彎曲

跪在花叢中

除草

她兒子的舊曲棍球護腿板

保護她患有關節炎的膝蓋

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

背部弯曲

跪在花丛中

除草

她儿子的旧曲棍球护腿板

保护她患有关节炎的膝盖

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: Grey Day and Desire Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

another grey day

a desire to fly south

with the geese

moving forward, 2020

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

又一個灰色的日子

與一群鵝向南飛翔

的慾望

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

又一个灰色的日子

与一群鹅向南飞翔

的欲望

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts,Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. 

Butterfly Dream: Thanksgiving Table Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

thanksgiving table

for one

leftover chicken

Frogpond, 43:2, Spring/Summer 2020

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

一人座

的感恩節餐桌

剩下的雞肉

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

一人座

的感恩节餐桌

剩下的鸡肉

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts,Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. 

One Man's Maple Moon: Memories Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

memories

the taste of her

on my lips

and in my heart

her name

A Hundred Gourds, 3:1 December 2013

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

這些回憶

她的味道

在我的嘴唇上

在我心裡

她的名字

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

这些回忆

她的味道

在我的嘴唇上

在我心里

她的名字

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Doing-Nothing Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

a do-nothing

all his adult life

now useful

his ashes put to work

in the garden

Atlas Poetica, 25, 2016

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

他的成年生活

都是無所事事

現在卻是有用

他的骨灰埋在花園裡

發揮效用

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

他的成年生活

都是无所事事

现在却是有用

他的骨灰埋在花园里

发挥效用

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems has appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: April Snow Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

April snow

too dim to read

crossword clues

DailyHaiga, 7 June ,2016

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

四月雪

光太暗無法閱讀

填字遊戲的提示

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

四月雪

光太暗无法阅读

填字游戏的提示

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems had appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: Doze Zone Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

winter afternoon

in and out

of the doze zone

dawn returns, 2022

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

冬天的下午

進進出出

打瞌睡的狀態

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

冬天的下午

进进出出

打瞌睡的状态

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems had appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Hand in Hand Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

a walk

through the park

hand in hand

talking of times

they tried dating women

Gusts, 23, Spring/Summer 2016

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

手牽手

一起散步

穿過公園

他們談論那年代

試著和女人約會

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

手牵手

一起散步

穿过公园

他们谈论那年代

试着和女人约会

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems had appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: First Frost Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

first frost

smoother than my day

the clock’s second hand

World Haiku Series, 2019

Ignatius Fay

Chinese Translation (Traditional)

初霜

時鐘的秒針比我的一天

走得更順利

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

初霜

时钟的秒针比我的一天

走得更顺利

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay was a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems had appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He was the editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resided in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Meal Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

the meal
we always ate together
breakfast
now a coffee
in the car

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

過去

我們總是一起

享用早餐

如今我獨自坐在車裡

喝咖啡

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

过去

我们总是一起

享用早餐

如今我独自坐在车里

喝咖啡

Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Tests Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

after tests
doctor says I am
still dying
just not as quickly
as I once was

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

經過多項測試
醫生說
我仍然在垂死邊緣
只是沒有像以前一樣
死得那麼快

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

经过多项测试
医生说
我仍然在垂死边缘
只是没有像以前一样
死得那么快 


Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: Snow Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

waking to snow
alone in bed
again

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

醒來時下雪
再次單獨一人
睡在床上

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

醒来时下雪
再次单独一人
睡在床上


Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: Midnight Countdown Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

from the kitchen
the snap of a mousetrap
midnight countdown

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

來自廚房
捕鼠器的爆裂聲
午夜倒數計時

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

来自厨房
捕鼠器的爆裂声
午夜倒数计时


Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Butterfly Dream: Japanese Garden Haiku by Ignatius Fay

English Original

Japanese garden
the rake leaning against
the ginkgo

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

日本庭園
一把耙子倚靠
在銀杏樹旁

Chinese Translation (Simplified)

日本庭园
一把耙子倚靠
在银杏树旁 


Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Mid-May Snow Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

the flag
waving at something
in the distance
rocky hills obscured
by mid-May snow

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

國旗
向遠處不知名的東西
揮舞
五月中旬的雪
遮蔽岩石山丘

Chinese Translation (Simplified) 

国旗
向远处不知名的东西
挥舞
五月中旬的雪
遮蔽岩石山丘


Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

One Man's Maple Moon: Mother's Day Tanka by Ignatius Fay

English Original

Mother’s Day
at the seniors’ home
the old ladies
dressed up, waiting
for kids who aren’t coming

Ignatius Fay


Chinese Translation (Traditional)

母親節
安養院的老太太們
盛裝打扮
等待
不會來探訪的孩子
   
Chinese Translation (Simplified)

母亲节
安养院的老太太们
盛装打扮
等待
不会来探访的孩子


Bio Sketch

Ignatius Fay is a retired invertebrate paleontologist. His poems have appeared in many of the most respected online and print journals, including The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, Ars Poetica, Gusts, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt. Books: Breccia (2012), a collaboration with fellow haiku poet, Irene Golas; Points In Between (2011), an anecdotal history of his first 23 years. He is the new editor of the Haiku Society of America Bulletin. Ignatius resides in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.