The Unifying Poetry of “March for the Beloved”
Written and photographed by Marcy L. Tanter. The co-opting of “March for the Beloved” by protestors in Hong Kong this summer was a remarkable event. For many citizens of Korea, … Read More
Category: Gwangju Writes
Green Grapes
Written by Yi Yuksa (이육사, 1939)Translated by David E. Shaffer The July of my hometown,The season of ripening green grapes Whisperings of an approaching village epochThe far-off sky dreams and … Read More
The Ferryboat and the Traveler 나룻배와 행인
Written by Han Yong-un 한용운 (1926)Translated by David E. Shaffer I am a ferryboat,And you a traveler. With soiled foot, on me you tread.Embracing you, the water I cross.While embracing … Read More
The World’s Longest Bridge
Written and photographed by Saul Latham We’re traveling on a man-made island, along a new road fenced off from huge parcels of barren, muddy, puddle-strewn land – it seems lifeless. … Read More
The Footpath
Written by Saul Latham I rise at eleven. Outside it’s snowing. Another day and night on the bike, killing it on the roads, getting hungry children their chicken. Meanwhile, mum’s … Read More
On Valentine’s Day!
Written by Praveen Kumar Yadav Dear Love, I just wanted to say that I dearly adore you this Valentine’s Day. I know that I am unable to express my true … Read More
Petty Theft
Written and photographed by Amy-Leigh Braaf The bakery’s door swung open and in a swift moment the room filled with two baritone voices, deep and well aged, accompanied by two … Read More
“Eyes” and “The Sound of a River Sobbing”
Written by Shahed KayesPhotograph by Ben Robins Eyes The train is speeding through the deep forestin the full moonlit night. Clouds of pain rushing out of her eyesshe is in deep … Read More