An Ode to Korea!

(From a Wayguk’s perspective…)



To Korea! The land of the morning calm.
(But the blame might lie in that last Soju bomb…)

To Korea! They say "Woori Nara (Our country)" and put "we" first.
(However with shopping, traffic and in lines it becomes "ME" first.)

To Korea! Where Kimchi is eaten morning, afternoon, and night.
(But not the wee hours, when your colon starts its fight…)

To Korea! A respectful culture that is quite remarkable.
(And the lanes of any street are considered park-able...)

To Korea! Our dearest Yeosu, City of Flowers, Sea and Light.
(But never forget to be careful – The zombies come out at night…)

To Korea! Where hiking lush mountains can inspire with raw power.
(Just ignore the men in business suits and the occasional cell tower…)



To Korea! Where eating live Squid is considered appealing.
(And dog, too! Shh. Animals don’t have feelings..!)

To Korea! Where Jimjilbangs allow people to be comfortable in their skin.
(The beach is a different story – only the fully clothed may swim…)

To Korea! Of Swine flu, Crazy Cow and Fan Death the people have learned.
(As for the Nuclear Neighbor to the North? Not too concerned…)

To Korea! The president Lee Myung-Bak might be a bit pushy.
(Now you have your own version of George W. Bush-ee..)

To Korea! The people bow, and use two hands to be polite.
(But Dong-chims to me, just don’t seem right…)

To Korea! Corporations like Hyundai work with amazing precision.
(In reality, we all know Kai-Bai-Bo makes the decisions…)

To Korea! Where after a year, a piece of my heart will stay!
(For this one I’m afraid I have nothing funny to say.)



We are out of here in two weeks! Obviously a lot has been learned, and we have gotten to know this great culture. Take this lightly! Add your own. For those from home who don't get them, we can explain in August ;-)