A poem by Gyu ri

I HAVE

I have seen sunrise at dawn on the beach on New Year’s Day,
the beautiful reflection of its golden rays.

I have heard people cheering on the beach
and wishing everyone good luck.

I have touched the warm sand
and felt it flowing through my fingers.

I have smelled the salty sea,
while watching the sun rise above the horizon.

I have tasted strong coffee, going down my throat
and making me feel warm and content.

I have felt all these things with joy.

I have done all these things, and the New Year has begun.

I have remembered these days,
and these memories have made me live life to the full.