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John Knight - 1118 SPANISH HAIKUS

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Spanish is very similar to Latin (from which it is derived) and Italian consequently Spanish Haikus also have an excellent 'voice' due to the vowel endings. Again I included some literal translations into English.

SOLO Y CANSADO
PERO TRAS LA VENTANA
BRILLA LA NIEVE

Alone and tired
But behind the window
The snow sparkles

DOCENAS DE PALOMAS
ALDREDOR DE UN MENDIGO
Y UN TROZO DE PAN

Dozens of pigeons
Around a beggar
An a piece of bread

UNOS PAJARITOS
POSADAS EN LA ALFEIZAR
MIRAN LA BAILARINA

Little birds perched
On the window-sill
Watching the Ballerina

(John Knight - Colchester - November 2009)

John Knight

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/1118-spanish-haikus/