DOVES
after Yun Dongju
Seven mountain doves
that everyone wants to hold
A holiday morn so clear
that sky's end is nearly seen
On a harvested barren field
the doves squabble and scratch for food
and share troublesome gossip.
With slender wings beating silent air
two doves descend
concerned perhaps for their nestlings.
--tr. Duane Vorhees
after Yun Dongju
Seven mountain doves
that everyone wants to hold
A holiday morn so clear
that sky's end is nearly seen
On a harvested barren field
the doves squabble and scratch for food
and share troublesome gossip.
With slender wings beating silent air
two doves descend
concerned perhaps for their nestlings.
--tr. Duane Vorhees
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