-Beautiful
Korean Poetry
Whispers of early spring
-Jeongki
Kim
Cherry blossoms are whispering on the
ground
absorbing the fresh aroma of azaleas.
Soils are in a festive mode
to welcome the new bride.
Balsam seeds that fell last year
tickle my underarm,
too shy to show their bright yellow smile.
I can hear the sound of something breaking in my body.
The wind, hidden for thousands of years,
tries a new fashion.
The worm, weeping slowly after waking up
from its long hibernation,
is talking to me with a butterfly's accent
and singing with a honey bee's gesture.
In the early dawn, the birds,
crying out the spring words that were born underground
grown up under my arms,
wear wings and carry time in their mouths.
And they listen to the whispers of early spring, assuring:
I'll keep your promise, I swear.
absorbing the fresh aroma of azaleas.
Soils are in a festive mode
to welcome the new bride.
Balsam seeds that fell last year
tickle my underarm,
too shy to show their bright yellow smile.
I can hear the sound of something breaking in my body.
The wind, hidden for thousands of years,
tries a new fashion.
The worm, weeping slowly after waking up
from its long hibernation,
is talking to me with a butterfly's accent
and singing with a honey bee's gesture.
In the early dawn, the birds,
crying out the spring words that were born underground
grown up under my arms,
wear wings and carry time in their mouths.
And they listen to the whispers of early spring, assuring:
I'll keep your promise, I swear.
I haven’t noticed how beautiful Korean
poetry is! I looked up a few poetries but since spring is coming, I put up a
poetry that reminds me of spring. From this poetry, I can feel the warm breeze
and the sweet smell of flowers. I can’t wait to see cherry blossoms fluttering…
I hope spring comes soon! Moreover, in Korea, there is a big cherry blossom
festival in May. I’m so looking forward to itJ
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