＜Revised Fish Soup＞ 재구성 - 윤동재 시인의 ＜생선국＞

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FISH SOUP

by D.J. YOON

I

Once upon a time

An old couple lived In a village

So hard to make a living, you see

Throughout the year
Not having a single fish

Then one day a fishmonger

Came into the town with a basket of fish

Shouted right in front of the village
Fish for sale Fish for sale

The old couple’s daughter-in-law dashed out
How much for this one? touching it
How much for that one? touching it
Then hurried back home to make a soup

She washed her hands in the pot

The ones that touched fish a lot
Then stirred in the pot

Oh how tasty the soup was

The old couple exclaimed in unison
Wow, this fish soup today really good!

The daughter-in-law tells the truth
Today the fishmonger came, as couldn’t afford; instead, just touched it.

Then washed my hands in the pot, hoping for the best!

After hearing this tale

The granny grew mad
If you had washed your hands in the well, we would have eaten fish soup all year long.

But does that make sense if we can eat this just once for all?

II

Once in a village, not far away,
Lived an old couple, struggling each day.

They wanted to eat fish but couldn't afford it,
Not a single fish in their tough living.

Then one sunny morn, with a shout and a cheer,
A fishmonger came, bringing fish oh so near!

"Fish for sale! Come take a look!"

The couple’s daughter-in-law ran out with a hook.

"How much for this one?" she asked with delight,
Touching each fish, her eyes shining bright.

Then back to her home, she hurried with glee,
To make a warm soup for the family.

She washed her hands in a pot with care,
From all of the fish, she couldn’t quite share.

But oh, when she stirred, what a smell filled the air!
The soup was delicious, beyond all compare!

The old couple cheered, "What a treat today!"
"This fish soup is grand in every way!“

But then came the truth, with a hint of regret,
"I only touched fish, no money to get!“

The granny grew mad, her eyes open wide,
"If you’d washed in the well, we’d have fish by our side!
But is it so wise to wish for more,
When today’s fish soup was the best we could score?"

생선국

-윤동재

옛날 시골 어느 마을에 영감 할멈이 살았거든

시골인데다 살림이 어려워

일 년 가야,

생선 한 마리 못 사먹었단 말이지

그런데 어느 날 생선 장사가

지게에다 생선을 지고 들어와서

동네 앞에서 소리쳤지

“생선 사소-, 생선 사소-”

영감 할멈의 며느리가 얼른 나가

“이거는 얼마요?” 하면서 만지고

“저거는 얼마요?” 하면서 만지고

그러고는 집으로 들어와 생선국을 끓였지

며느리가 생선 만진 손을

국솥에다 씻어 국을 끓여 놓으니까

국 맛이 얼마나 좋던지 영감 할멈이 한 목소리로,

“야, 오늘 생선국 정말 맛있다!”

며느리가 사실대로 말했지

“오늘 낮에 생선 장사가 왔기에

생선은 사지 못하고 손으로 생선을 만져

그 손을 솥에다 씻어 국을 끓였어요.”

며느리의 그 말을 듣고,

할멈이 그만 성을 버럭 냈단 말이지

“우물에다 손을 씻었으면 우리가 생선국을 일 년 내내 먹을 건데

아니, 도대체 이거 한때만 먹고 마니 말이 되나!”

Appreciation Review 感想

This captures a funny story from the countryside in a charming way.

The tale of the old couple and their daughter-in-law shows how creative people can be when they want something special.

The lively language makes the characters feel real, making it super enjoyable for kids to read.

The humorous ending brings a smile and teaches a lesson about thinking differently when things are tough.

Overall, this is full of fun and warmth, making it perfect for sparking children's imagination!

#영감할멈  #며느리  #생선장수  #생선국

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