Petals Are Red Even as They Fall Today: Kim Soo-ja Korean-English Sijo Collection

Title: Petals Are Red Even as They Fall Today: A Korean-English Sijo CollectionExperience the timeless soul of Korea through the delicate art of Sijo.In a world that never stops moving, Poet Kim Soo-ja invites you to pause. Petals Are Red Even as They Fall Today is a beautifully curated collection of Sijo-Korea's unique traditional poetry-that captures the profound beauty of life's twilight.Drawing from over eight decades of life's journey, these poems are as clear as a deep well. Whether finding the breath of spring in a cold winter forest or learning the rhythm of existence from falling leaves, Kim's poetry transforms nature into a language of prayer and peace.Why read this collection?- Dual Language: Features both original Korean and English translations to bridge cultural gaps.- Universal Emotion: Explores themes of gratitude, nature, and the wisdom of aging that resonate with readers worldwide.- Quiet Inspiration: Offers a serene meditative experience to soothe the restlessness of modern life.Discover a collection that serves as a quiet companion for your daily reflections and find a calm, lasting peace in every page. About the AuthorSo-un Kim Soo-ja is a distinguished Korean Sijo poet and an active member of International PEN. Renowned for her profound poetic insight, she has been honored with numerous literary accolades, including the Sial Literature Prize and the Seodongyo Literature Prize. As the director of the Senior Happiness Research Institute, she continues to inspire readers by promoting the philosophy of graceful living and well-aging through her literary work. Through her poetry, she strives to bridge the wisdom of the past with the peace needed for the present day.

Pagina's: 113, Paperback, Independently published