Spring Rolls
By Mailé Nguyễn, a first-year ETA in Gumi When wetting a brittle sheet of rice paper for a spring roll, it doesn’t need to be soaked until it gets soft. The sheet can be taken out of the water while it’s still damp because it will get soft with time, as the fillings are added. […]
Two Poems
By Robert Cavaluzzi, a first-year ETA in Jeonju Melissa Kukowski, “Gardens by the Bay,” Singapore Chewing You are sunken treasure Riddled with teeth marks In the shape of the small pieces That you give of yourself To everyone else Bamboo Bamboo in mirrors, reflects: Vibrant Greens Envying colorblindness In hopes of growing taller
Jewels
By Pel Doski, a first-year ETA in Docheon, Changnyeong Zoya Hsiao, “Chaos Central,” Gimhae I’ve got gems Sparkling in pairs before me, With bright brilliancy. They follow me in groups, Always calling out my name, Shimmering even in rain. They twinkle like stars, Reflect the brightest of rainbows, Even when it snows. They shine like […]