Long Ago (Regional Korea)

Long Ago

I've forgotten,
How long it has been, since, I left my home,
A long time ago,

I've thought for a long time,

How I miss;
“The “clear song” of the magpie 
that reflects the 
bright and hopeful spirits” of my home 
so long ago,

How, I miss my home where
the flower from heaven,
Mugunghwa blooms.

How, I miss the hard work, 
As a poor farmer,

How very much I miss a kinder less 
complicated time and place,
That was my home so long ago.

© 2014 Ronald J Chapman