<p><b><span data-ke-size="size18">Seeing Off</span></b></p><p>by D.J. Yoon</p><p> </p><p>In the dreary rain</p><p>At dawn, when only streetlights are awake</p><p>A motorcycle passes</p><p>Laden with crates of milk</p><p> </p><p>A woman, not yet fifty</p><p>Rides through the rain</p><p>Wrapped in a raincoat</p><p>A helmet on her head</p><p> </p><p>On my way to work</p><p>Umbrella in hand</p><p>I stop for a moment</p><p>And watch her</p><p>Until she fades from sight</p><p> </p><p>For now</p><p>All I can offer</p><p>Is this</p><p>To see her off</p><p>With my eyes</p><p> </p><p>Surely, she too must dream</p><p>Of wearing beautiful clothes</p><p>Of painting her fingernails</p><p>A brilliant shade of red</p><p> </p><p>Behind her</p><p>As the motorcycle rattles away</p><p>Its crates of milk</p><p>Stacked high and trembling</p><p> </p><p>The rainwater</p><p>Has already begun</p><p>To gather in puddles</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b><span data-ke-size="size18">배웅</span></b></p><p>-윤동재</p><p> </p><p>비가 후줄근히 내리는</p><p>가로등만 눈뜬 새벽</p><p>우유를 가득 실은</p><p>오토바이를 몰고</p><p> </p><p>아직 쉰은 되지 않은 것 같은</p><p>여자가 간다</p><p>비옷 입고</p><p>헬멧을 쓰고</p><p> </p><p>출근길</p><p>우산을 쓰고</p><p>가던 길 잠시 멈춰</p><p>그 여자가</p><p>안 보일 때까지</p><p> </p><p>지금</p><p>내가 해 줄 수 있는 건</p><p>고작</p><p>눈으로 하는 배웅</p><p> </p><p>예쁜 옷을 입고</p><p>손톱에</p><p>붉은 매니큐어를 칠하고 싶은 마음</p><p>그 여자도 물론 있겠지</p><p> </p><p>덜컹거리는 우유 상자 포개 실은</p><p>오토바이를 몰고</p><p>그 여자가</p><p>지나간 자국</p><p> </p><p>금방금방</p><p>빗물 고이고 있다</p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://t1.daumcdn.net/cafeattach/1WGiS/7b49aa3739bf29dc9cdf3724975783d80a4c1679" class="txc-image" data-img-src="https://t1.daumcdn.net/cafeattach/1WGiS/7b49aa3739bf29dc9cdf3724975783d80a4c1679" data-origin-width="1536" data-origin-height="1024"><div class="figcaption">Seeing Off</div></div><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Simple Review 感想</b></p><p> </p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">‘Seeing Off is a beautiful and touching poem about kindness, understanding, and care for others. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">The poem describes a woman delivering milk on a motorcycle in the rain early in the morning. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">As the speaker watches her pass by, he thinks about her hard work and the dreams she may have in her heart. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">Although she works in difficult conditions, she may also wish to wear pretty clothes and paint her nails bright red, just like anyone else. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">The speaker cannot do much to help her, but he stops for a moment and watches her until she disappears. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">This small action shows his warm heart and deep respect for her.</span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">The rain and the puddles at the end of the poem create a quiet and slightly sad feeling, reminding us that her difficult day is still going on. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">Through simple words and gentle images, the poet shows us the beauty of caring for people we often pass without noticing.</span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">’Seeing Off‘ reminds us that even a small act of kindness, such as looking at someone with care and understanding, can have a deep meaning. </span></p><p><span data-ke-size="size14">It is a warm and thoughtful poem that encourages us to see the lives, struggles, and dreams of ordinary people with more love and compassion.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>#milk  #motorcycle  #dawn</p>
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