Suddenly, when I put on skincare.
Suddenly, when I lie on the sofa.
Suddenly, when I put on socks.
Suddenly, when a pimple surfaces.
Suddenly, when I step on the scale.
Suddenly, when I do the dishes.
Suddenly, when I sort the recycling.
Suddenly, when I watch "I Live Alone".
Suddenly, when I brew a warm cup of tea.
Suddenly, when "Stand By Your Man" plays.
Suddenly, when Yoon Jong-shin's "Like You, Love You" comes on.
Suddenly, when I realize it's time to wash the car.
Even at home,
even walking down the street,
even eating a meal,
even driving,
even watching TV —
there are times something wells up and spills over.
'Ah — wait,'
I quickly close my thoughts and my eyes for a moment, then open them.
Huuuuh —
I draw a deep breath in.
This is what helps.
This is what carries me.
Let me remember only the gratitude.
I steady myself and let out a long breath.
...
And then, passing by some sweet little couple,
or a parent holding a giggling child —
that one I can't control. It bursts out of me —
Really, though,
a walk
is at its best at this hour.
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Slow Days·어쩌다 삼칠이
Sudden Moments, A Deep Breath In
This English version was translated by Claude.
