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“Flowers That Bloom When Shaken” by Do Jong-Hwan
Where have flowers bloomed but never trembled?Even those most beautifulall trembled as they blossomed,and as they shook, stalks grew firm.Where is there a love which is never shaken? Where have flowers bloomed though never been made wet?Even those most brightly sparklingwere soaked and soaked again as they blossomed.Battered by wind and rain, their petals opened warmly.Where…
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“Class Dismissal” by Do Jong-Hwan
Kids, don’t go straight home.The faces of cosmos flowers are peeking throughwith waving hands, so return the wave.Hug each tree one by onewhich provides a place to rest.Talk to the friendless green foxtailstill they turn white. Be someone there to chat. Kids, go straight home.Don’t get lost in a skyyou can’t touch and can’t smell.Clouds…