Poet Ms. Kim Jisu graduated from Dankook University’s Department of Theater and Film and majored in arts management in graduate school. She debuted as a poet in 2023 with the ‘Monthly Poetry’ Recommended Poet Award. For her poem ‘Girl’s Letter’, in 2024, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Foundation for Supporting Victims of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation. Her books include the joint poetry collection “There is someone who comes to mind when I’m alone” (2023) and “How to become a celebrity in Korea” (2006, Junior Kim Young-sa). She is currently a visiting professor in the Department of Theater at Dankook University’s Department of Performing Arts.
TO EVERYONE, FALLING RAIN
To everyone, rain falls alike
Only the amount may differ
When you feel alone on the rainy street,
Please, do not be sad,
Don’t feel disheartened
I’ll be your umbrella
Even on hot days, though inadequate,
You can use me as a parasol
Whether it rains
Or snows
Or the sun shines strong and bright
I’ll be your umbrella
Don’t miss me
Don’t lose me
Prepared Angela Kosta Academic, journalist, writer, poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, translator
