Martin Duguay
To My Diligent Wife
struggling to get out of bed this morning after a few hours of sleep. She could complain about the late nights spent marking papers, her early morning classes. Instead, she smiles warmly at the breakfast I made: a toasted bagel, homemade cherry jam. She treats it like an elegant buffet. But what puts a twinkle in her eye is that first cup of coffee, served in her favorite mug.
november morn
a fly rests
on the ondol floor
Author’s Note: Ondol is a Korean underfloor heating system.
About the Author
Martin Duguay teaches at the Department of English Language Education, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea. Whenever he can, he enjoys exploring the countryside on his bicycle.
Yes. Reminds me of the joys that come from unexpected gifts at unexpected times.
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Sweet. I love this, how the story flows…
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.
Beauty of a lifetime described in less than a 100 words.
Thank you! A beauty she is!
Very sweet. I can feel the warmth of the ondol floor.
Thank you! Yes, ondol floors are so comforting.
Sweet narration! Loved it.
Thank you! It means a lot to me.