3 article(s) translated from Burmese

Strangers

by Tin Moe

Words are imperfect signifiers or a word is a perfect signifier I don't know yet Me and my language are worlds apart. So I'd rather not use words. Unable to create understanding language…...

Translated from Burmese by Maung Tha Noe

The Rock and the Wave

by Myo Myint Swe

It’s war when we meet Then you retreat Foaming and fuming Swirling and fluming And I’m left Bereft again. I’m hunkered down While you roar and pound It’s war when we meet But when…...

Translated from Burmese by Lyn Swe Aye

Before and After

by Lyn Swe Aye

After the rains Damp earth, jasmine. After the storms Damp cheeks, no Jasmine.

Translated from Burmese by Lyn Swe Aye

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