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2014.07.08 20:22

(27) 강익중: 내가 아는 것/ Ik-Joong Kang: Things I Know

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 詩 아닌 詩 <1> 내가 아는 것



강익중Things I Know, 2008,Studio of Ik-Joong Kang, New York (3)399.jpg

Things I Know, 2008, Studio of Ik-Joong Kang



내가 아는 것


강익중

      

폭풍 직전의 하늘은 연한 청록색이다.

코가 닮은 사람끼리 친하다.

계란을 좀 더 오래 삶으면 껍질이 저절로 까진다.

예쁜 사람보다 착한 사람이 훨씬 예쁘다고 기억된다.

흐린 날 밤 산속에선 내 손바닥도 안보인다.

그림을 그릴 때 눈을 반쯤 감고 그려야 좋은 그림이 나온다.

지하철에서 나와 방향을 모를 때 맞는다고 생각하는 쪽의 반대로 가면 된다.

변비엔 날고구마가 제일 빠르다.

햇볕에 눈이 부실 때는 찡그리지 말고 웃으면 된다.

‘솔직히 말해서’ 라는 말을 들을 때 제일 민망하다.

붐비는 식당은 역시 반찬이 맛있다.

우울할 땐 매운 고추다.

이건 정말 신기한데 뉴욕과 서울은 날씨가 거의 같다.

가장 좋은 냄새는 학교 앞 문방구에서 방금 산 책 받침 냄새다.

서울서 인천까지 걸을 만 하다.

어릴 쩍 들은 칭찬은 오래 기억된다.

만두 속의 부추와 돼지고기 비율은 2대1이다.

지구에서 풍수가 제일 좋은 땅이 한반도다.

부자들은 돈을 항상 잘 펴서 가지고 다닌다. 

양손을 가슴에 얹고 자면 꼭 가위에 눌려 고생한다.

감기가 올 때 헤어드라이어로 5분 동안 목뒤를 따뜻하게 해주면 좋다.

짜장면이 자장면보다 그냥 좋다.

급한 일이 있더라도 몸이 불편한 사람 앞에서 뛰면 안된다.

라면은 양은냄비로 끓여야 한다.

정말 필요한 것은 별로 없다.

밤하늘의 별들은 우리 보라고 붙은 크리스마스 장식이 아니다.

빨래비누로 머리를 감으면 다음 날 꼭 머리가 가렵다.

‘기쁨 감사’ 가 우리가 사는 별의 요술 암호다.

평양 고려호텔의 샹들리에를 떼불알이라고 부른다.

남북이 풀리면 세계가 풀린다.

정말이다. 

 

-1985~2006-




Things I Know


 Ik-Joong Kang


I know art is good for killing time. I know life is like a train ride we get on we get off. I know we should not skip breakfast. I know happy people read books and unhappy people watch TV. I know there will be no more wars If all the countries switch their names. I know everyone needs a teacher. I know dogs look like their owners. I know a broad smile opens many doors.  I know texting while driving can be fatal. I know every child is an artist. I know humility brings good luck. I know we should talk to our mothers more often. I know New York never sleeps but eats a lot. I know we are all connected. I know hot peppers makes you happy. I know there are only a few things that really matters in life. I know a nap in the shade is the most delightful thing. I know I get angry when I get hungry. I know the entire sky is reflected on one dewdrop. I know fortune cookies are real. I know we always fight for nothing. I know life is worth living. I know I have stage fright when I try to show more than what I am. I know the world is too precious to abuse. I know the sky turns greenish yellow before a storm. I know dogs fart often. I know a foggy morning indicates a hot day. I know wealthy people use long wallets. I know most women prefer taller men. I know chicken soup is good for the cold. I know we should smile instead of frown in the blazing sun. I know rainy days are soup days. I know you are a lawyer but I have hair. I know beautiful sunsets mean beautiful days the next morning. I know everyone has a story to tell. I know most movie stars are short. I know we should not let the water run while brushing teeth. I know having a good day means doing good for others. I know slow eaters are generally skinny. I know anger and hate cause disease. I know love equals sacrifice. I know beer makes turkey moist and tender. I know we can hear the sound of ocean in a seashell. I know most New Yorkers have never been to the Empire State building. I know a rainbow is circular when viewed from above. I know people whose noses look alike get along well. I know I cannot even see my own palms on the mountain on a cloudy night. I know I am a better artist when I draw with my eyes half closed. I know I can walk from New York to Boston. I know when you get lost in a subway station just walk the opposite direction you think is right. I know I feel the most awkward when I hear someone say frankly speaking. I know when you are in a hurry never run in front of disabled person. I know the magic code for our planet is happiness and thanksgiving. I know even if the newspapers disappear the radios will never die. I know care and embrace make anything live. I know even a wild flower knows what love is. I know we must take vitamins during meals. I know rabbits in a good mood make a sound. I know lightning and thunder are twins and lightning is the older one. I know if you have too much heat in your head you lose your hair. I know the MP3 made way for smart phones. I know most sprinters have slim ankles. I know we will not see newspapers in 10 years. I know we should wipe a frying pan while it is hot. I know neck pain is the cause of most headaches. I know everyone is a stranger in an airport and on this planet. I know a raw sweet potato is the best remedy for constipation. I know you will have a terrible nightmare if you sleep with both hands on your chest. I know a praise heard in one's childhood is remembered for a long time. I know if an egg is boiled a little longer the shell will come off easily. I know the stars in the sky are more than just decorations to look at . I know everything changes with time. I know art is good for your health...



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