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“When the Waters Come” by Heo Eun-Shil

JibrilSunday, August 4th, 2013Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

Water beetles hold their breath against the wind. Waters swell.The moon exhales deeply. Murmurings rise like running watersup to my…

Recent Translations

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