Swenglish Haiku

Though the meaning is the same, they are actually quite different when it comes to imagery.

Vindens sång ylar

sommaren åter gömt sig

vi knäpper jackan.

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The wind is howling

summer went into hiding

buttoning the coat.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I got into Haiku recently. Really like this in both languages!

[Yheela]

Thank you.

[zainul]

I am amazed by the wonderful imagery of the English version.
I can crawl into the Swedish version if Yheela extends her hands.
What a charming endeavor for the marriage of Swedish and English in the form of Haiku.
Fabulous work.
Congratulations !!!

[Yheela]

Thank you ever so much!
I could give you the direct translation of the Swedish version should you like. Won't be able to keep the form of an haiku though. ^_^

[zainul]

You are very helpful.
I do like the direct translation of the Swedish version .
Thanks for your lovely gesture. ^_^

[Yheela]

Here we go:
The wind's song is howling
Summer has gone into hiding again
we button the coat.

As you see, it's close enough but not quite.

[zainul]

Yea,it's close enough but not quite.
Thanks for being my teacher of Swedish language.
Actually,it is very difficult to translate the sense.
But,there are some positive aspects too.
Sometimes,the translated version appears more meaningful

[Yheela]

Yes, I sometimes feel that when I translate the text has better flow in that language.

[zainul]

Thanks for the agreement.
But,translation of literary works especially poem is very difficult.
I never feel comfortable with it.