Teardrop – A Poem from Korea, the Land of Morning Calm
Kim, Pil-Young, a renowned poet and critic, shares a heart-touching poem
Kim, Pil-Young
Kim, Pil-Young is a Korean poet and critic, born in Seoul, capital of South Korea, in 1954. He published more than 6 books. He won 4 Literature awards. He is former Secretary General of Korea Modern Poets Association, and former President of Korea Poets Literature Writers Association. He is the president of Sisanmak Writers Association.
Teardrop
By Kim, Pil-Young
Incorruptible spring water pooled in hearts
Hotter than any heart and clearer than the dew
A jewel that cannot be received without the truth
God gave beautiful eyes,
So that could see dazzling love
When couldn’t control delight,
Made drown in a lake
When couldn’t look at sadness,
Made the river flow
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눈물
김필영
가슴 속에 고여 있던
부패되지 않는 샘물
심장보다 뜨겁고 이슬보다 맑아
진실이 아니고서는 받아낼 수 없는 보석
눈부신 사랑을 확인할 수 있도록
고운 눈동자를 주신 신께서는
기쁨을 주체할 수 없을 때
호수에 잠기게 하시더니
슬픔을 바라볼 수 없을 때
강물이 흐르게 하시더이다.
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