Watch out for Irene. She's a real ball-crusher On the tennis court. Bonus haiku! Why is it a Seoul haiku? My friend took this photo of interest in advertising there, that's why. If you liked the haiku, or would like to request one on a specific topic, please consider sharing the blog, or making a … Continue reading Seoul Haiku #45
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Tales of Old Andong: First Impressions
The second installment in my 'Tales of Old Andong' series, the first of which can be found here. They can be read independent of each other, though. Again, this is a mish-mash of events that happened to myself and others. Indis is a real bar and Hoya is a real bartender. He is good. It … Continue reading Tales of Old Andong: First Impressions
Tales of Old Andong: So-maek-col
Author's Note: This story was inspired by my three years in Andong, South Korea. Certain characters are inspired by real people that I love dearly and incidents are a mish-mash of things that have happened to myself and others. Hoya is definitely a real person and Indis is definitely a real place that he runs, … Continue reading Tales of Old Andong: So-maek-col
Incheon Airport Haiku #1
Lounge chair with blanket In a room with no snorers Jimjilbang success
Seoul Haiku #44
Singing out your rage More constructive and cheaper Than going to bars
Seoul Haiku #43
The most terrible Torture that's been devised That, friends, is packing
Seoul Haiku #42
A true English rose Needs some spice and wonky teeth Safe travels, Pepper
Seoul Haiku #41
Last day of teaching A sense of melancholy Keep well, small weirdos
Seoul Haiku #40
Inside out pancake Fried delectable morsel Eat hotteok today
Seoul Haiku #39
Preparing to leave I'm as the headless chicken Slamming into walls
Kelsey Ehler, AKA The Great Kelsini 