Chilseok Kwak Jae-gu (1954 – ) While picking the flower seeds by her worn palm, in the field of moss roses, my grandma left to the heaven, befriending the day moon that came to this world on an outing. An elegant, blue ramie jacket in the cedar chest followed my grandma to the heaven, … Continue reading
Mother, Sister Kim Sowol (1902-1934) Mother, sister, let’s live by the riverside. In the yard is the tinge of sparkling golden sand, Outside the back door is the song of fallen leaves. Mother, sister, let’s live by the riverside. 1922 (Translated by Jido Ahn. March 2016) Learn more about the poet: Kim Sowol (1902-1934) … Continue reading
Home Park Mok-wol (1915-1978) On the earth are nine pairs of shoes. Around the time a light bulb lightens, at the doorstep; no, at the storage room; no, at the home of a poet, are nine pairs of shoes in different sizes. My shoes are forty-six point eight centimeters. When I take them off beside … Continue reading
That Every Moment Is a Flower Bud Chong Hyon-jong (1939 – present) I regret at times. That moment, that event Could have been a treasure trove… The person of that moment The thing of that moment Could have been a treasure trove… Had I digged in more passionately And talked more passionately And listened more … Continue reading
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