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Do Jong-Hwan (도종환)
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“Flowers That Bloom When Shaken” by Do Jong-Hwan

JibrilFriday, February 14th, 2014Friday, February 16th, 2024

Where have flowers bloomed but never trembled?Even those most beautifulall trembled as they blossomed,and as they shook, stalks grew firm.Where…

Do Jong-Hwan (도종환)
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“Class Dismissal” by Do Jong-Hwan

JibrilFriday, February 7th, 2014Monday, March 27th, 2023

Kids, don’t go straight home.The faces of cosmos flowers are peeking throughwith waving hands, so return the wave.Hug each tree…

Recent Translations

  • “Mistletoe and Winter Clothes” by Jeong Jin-Kyu
  • “A Stroll Inside a Black Pocket” by Kang Seong-Eun
  • “Drying Rack” by Kim Hye-Soo
  • “Moisture 2” by Kim Kwang-Kyu
  • “Love’s Starlight” by Heo Man-Ha
  • “An Unexpected Briskness” by Lee Seong-Bu

From the Archives

  • “My Face” by Kim Hye-Soo

  • “Warm Earth” by Jo Eun

  • “Only Just a Little Strange” by Kang Seong-Eun

  • “Brought to Bend” by Lee Soo-Myeong

  • “In the Night” by Kim Gwang-Seop

  • “Black Monday 4” by Jang Kyeong-Rin