Parting with Kim

interpretive translation

A fate made of gold that’s lasted three worlds is split like a swallow’s tail

The matters of life and death from here on out lie only in two hearts

How would I ever betray what we promised in blossoming Yangjoo

My only fear is your returning—returning a complete stranger

syllabic translation

A rare bond comes to an end

What’s untold in our four hands

Never will I betray you

But who’s to say you will not