Message #3019

[endree_noona]

Puisi Hyesun untuk ortunya aka Minho camer 





That is why I believe in the truth that I am most definitely feeling happiness.
That is why I lose to happiness...
That is why I know I am happy....

My strict...parents...they gave to me....

I....
Wanted to speak with skill and wit so that, with one single sentence, I can captivate others.
However, my parents gave to me..
An attitude that exudes, although not perfect,
A foremost deeply thoughtful and discreet tongue.
To make sure I understand my limit/ my weakness,
They applied on me a hitting stick.....

I,,,
Wanted and hated the enomously wealthy...
However, parents gave to me..
Wisdom and resourcefulness to overcome poverty..
Not even once did they allow me a coin that I may
Fold my fingers over...

I...
Wanted a calculating mind that can easily get things done.
But, my parents gave to me
A guidance on even better and effective methods to get things done.
They silently prayed for me so that I can accomplish all things with my own strength....

I...
Wanted plenty of aspirations, goals, confidence, huge bravery, etc.
However, my parents gave to me...only,,,
A mentality that cannnot be conceited, patience that can tolerate long waiting...
They seem to allow me a breath at the moment of an impulsive thought..

AND,,,
I wanted a strong and stout heart that can ignore sadness.
But, my parents,,,
To my broken heart like that of a baby chick, they seem to apply on me even more bitter ointment...
Looking at my tearing two eye,,,to my two eyes,,,
They did not say anything....

That is why I believe in the truth that I am most definitely feeling happiness.
That is why I lose to happiness...
That is why I know I am happy....

Dear parents, I love you.
Thank you so much.
---Your last daughter, HyeSun