Two Worlds

My grandfather came

Down a long line of scholars

His father taught him

The ways of Confucisism

At a young age

 

My grandfather taught

All of his six kids

What his dad taught him

Including my mom

 

When I came to Korea

For a second time

I met him as if it was the first time

 

At the time,

I barely knew Korean

And he didn’t know any English

Yet somehow

I could tell what he was saying

And he could tell what I said

 

From this it taught me one thing

Even though there is someone

That no one could understood

They can tell what that one person meant.

Author's Note

thoughts on this?

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"From this it taught me one thing
Even though there is someone
That no one could understood
They can tell what that one person meant."
I like the logic of the above words. You were lucky to be taught old and wise wisdom. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Fréyjä Helv..]

Did u mean Confucianism? It had a good thought on it though...

[Pencrafter]

Sounds like a pleasant experience. There are many ways of communicating besides verbal. Our body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, the collection of chocolates we offer, all speak volumes in communicating with a loved one. Your poem shows that.

[Steven Cash]

It's true, that's my thoughts

[quinfinn]

this is a very poignant and charming account of love for family and how barriers are overcome...remember...love is the universal language, terrific write!

[∠( ᐛ 」..]

Amazing! Wonderful! Great work!
100/100

[Cynthia Man]

I really like it! Language sometimes don't really matter, love is always given through unspoken words! I like the idea of this poem really much, isn't love always the best;D Nice written!

[Cerise]

very truee..its not necessary to understand teh language others speak...as its well known action speaks louder than words and sometimes the words and emotions of heart r much understood even without being spoken..:)..great

[Apatheia]

I like it and the idea on it. :)