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
Auntie Yoon Jungsoon (1957-present) I really like my auntie because she looks like my mom. Her plump fingers and voice are alike too. When she gets down and looks into my eyes, She looks exactly like my mom. And when she suddenly grins, She’s prettier than my mom. Auntie doesn’t send me on an errand … Continue reading
Grass Leaf Park Sungryong(1934-2002) A grass leaf Has such a stunning name. When we call it “grass leaf,” Inside our mouths echoe a blue whistle. Why do grass leaves on a windy day Waver their bodies so much? Why do grass leaves on a showery day Bounce their bodies so much? Nonetheless, a grass leaf … Continue reading
A Fall Mail Carrier Song Myungho (1938-2007) A wind, who delivers a dry leaf letter, is a fall mail carrier. What is written on a yellow ginkgo leaf? Who has sent a maple leaf that looks like a pretty hand? If we hark back to nostalgic thoughts and the faces of childhood friends, let’s … Continue reading
Chimney Yun Dongju From the short chimney of a mountain hut, why does smoke curl up in the middle of the day? It’s from baking potatoes. Blinking their black eyes, bachelors gather around and tell one old story for one potato, as they darken their lips with charcoal. From a short chimney of a … Continue reading
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