THE SPRING IS A CAT

Jang-hi Lee (1902-28)
translated from the Korean by Chang-soo Koh



On a cat's fur soft as pollen,
The mild Spring's fragrance lingers.

In a cat's eyes round as golden bells,
The mad Springs' flame flows.

On a cat's gently closed lips,
The soft Spring's drowsiness lies,

On a cat's sharp whiskers,
The green Spring's life dances.