＜Zelkova Tree II＞ 느티나무 친구 - 윤동재 시인의 ＜내 동무, 느티나무＞

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Zelkova Tree II
by D.J. YOON

At the entrance to our neighborhood
Stands the Zelkova Tree.
Its leaves wave gently in the breeze,
Smiling as it welcomes me.

Even when my friends wander far,
After school I come again.
Just standing by the Zelkova Tree
Fills my heart with calm.

With wide and gentle hands,
It pats my weary shoulders.
Cheer up, cheer up! it whispers,
Like the sunshine of spring.

When I return home,
I quietly say inside,
Thank you, Zelkova Tree.
Thank you!
And my heart grows strong.

Somehow, along the way,
The Zelkova Tree and I
Became true companions,
Trusting each other deeply.

내 동무 느티나무

-윤동재

우리 동네 느티나무

동네 어귀에 서서

바람에 잎을 살랑살랑 흔들며

날 오라고 손짓해요

동무들 하나둘

멀리 떠나도

학교 갔다 와서

느티나무를 찾아가

그 곁에 서 있기만 해도 좋아요

느티나무는

따뜻하고 넉넉한 손으로

지친 내 어깨를 토닥이며

“힘내라! 힘내라!”

봄 햇살처럼 말해 주어요

집으로 돌아올 때

마음속으로

“고마워, 느티나무야. 고마워!” 하고 말하면

내 마음이 아주 든든해져요

느티나무와 나

언제부터인가

둘이

정말 믿음직한 동무가 되었어요

내 동무, 느티나무

Appreciation Review 感想

This poem, My Friend, the Zelkova Tree, beautifully captures the warmth and comfort a child can find in nature’s quiet presence.

Through gentle imagery and simple, flowing language, the poem shows how the Zelkova tree becomes more than just part of the neighborhood — it becomes a loyal friend and source of encouragement. The repeated sense of gratitude and the tree’s whispered cheer bring out a hopeful, uplifting tone that children can easily connect with. At its heart, the poem celebrates friendship, trust, and the healing power of nature, making it both tender and inspiring for young readers.

#zelkova  #my friend  

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자연 속에서 따뜻함과 위로를 느끼는 모습을 순수하고 맑은 언어로 담아낸 아름다운 동시입니다.^^

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