The dragon's lair

A personal collection of verse

Midwinter Night

Hwang Jini


Long and lonely December night,
I wish I could cut you in two,
And keep one half under my covers,
Warm and sweetly scented,

So I might add it to a shorter night
When my love sleeps here with me.

translated by: Chung Seuk Park

Midwinter Night

Hwang Jini


Long and lonely December night,
I wish I could cut you in two,
And keep one half under my covers,
Warm and sweetly scented,

So I might add it to a shorter night
When my love sleeps here with me.

translated by: Chung Seuk Park