Dust
By Jess McKay, a first-year ETA in Sejong Zoya Hsiao, “Yellow,” Busan My students know dust before air dust before wind and dust before breath. In our classroom, we translate the world around us; they point and pry for words to be known. “How’s the weather?” I ask. “Misemeonji is bad,” they say. “Dust. In […]
S.A.D.
By Pel Doski, a first-year ETA in Docheon, Changnyeong Zoya Hsiao, “Spring Daze,” Gimhae Seasons change,Title. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and I with them. Gently folding old skin and entering the new. When ginko leaves fell, so did my heart. When days became cold I followed suit. I imitate nature like when fish gather below […]
Station Thoughts
Hana Yi, “Night Bridge” By Pel Doski, a first-year ETA in Docheon I’m sitting here in between where travelers wander. At my feet turtles ponder, I count ten or maybe fifteen. A headless woman hops ahead and tiny elephants parade With huge rabbits playing his stead, behind them a party cascades. I’m floating here in […]