●JL의 한 페이지 영어소설 (2)
초단편 영어소설 (영어+한글)
<The Final Move 마지막 이사>
I had lived in this house for a very long time, through countless seasons.
나는 이 집에서 수많은 계절을 지나며 아주 오랫동안 살았다.
Every corner of the house held traces and memories of the time I spent here.
집 안 곳곳에는 내가 이곳에서 보냈던 시간의 흔적과 기억이 남아 있었다.
As the day to leave drew near, I went through all of my belongings while tidying up the house
떠날 날이 가까워오자, 나는 쌓여 있는 물건들을 정리하며 집안을 깨끗이 치웠다.
I gave away the items that were still usable to neighbors who needed them.
나는 쓸 만한 물건들을 필요한 이웃들에게 모두 나누어 주었다
For the rest of the clutter, I asked my daughter to throw it all away for me.
남은 잡동사니들은 딸에게 나 대신 모두 버려달라고 부탁했다.
"I won't need anything in my new home, " I told her with a peaceful smile, holding her hand. "This time, I only need to bring myself, and the thought of taking nothing else makes me feel light and at ease."
새로 가는 집에는 아무것도 필요 없어, " 나는 딸의 손을 잡고 평온한 미소를 지으며 말했다. "이번에는 내 몸만 가면 돼. 다른 건 아무것도 가져가지 않는다는 생각만으로도 마음이 참 가볍고 편안하구나."
That night, as usual, I turned off the lights and lay down feeling the familiar pain.
그날 밤, 여느 때처럼 나는 익숙한 통증을 느끼며 불을 끄고 자리에 누웠다.
Suddenly, the room grew warm and bright.
그때 방 안이 갑자기 따스해지며 환해졌다.
When I opened my eyes, an angel of soft light stood quietly beside me
눈을 떠보니 은은한 빛의 천사가 내 곁에 조용히 서 있었다.
"Are you ready now? It is time for us to depart together, " the angel of light said gently.
"이제 준비가 되셨나요? 저와 함께 떠날 시간입니다, " 빛의 천사가 다정하게 말했다.
"Yes, I am ready. I’ve been waiting for you, " I whispered with a faint smile.
"네, 준비됐어요. 당신을 기다리고 있었어요, " 나는 옅은 미소를 지으며 속삭였다.
My heavy, aching body remained on the bed like an old, discarded coat.
나의 무겁고 아픈 육신은 마치 낡아 버려진 코트처럼 침대 위에 남겨졌다.
I was no longer a traveler with heavy bags. My spirit was light enough to fly.
나는 이제 더 이상 무거운 짐을 든 여행자가 아니었다. 내 영혼은 날아오를 만큼 가벼웠다.
As I drifted upward into the endless light, I felt truly free for the first time.
끝없는 빛 속으로 천천히 떠오르며, 나는 난생처음으로 진정한 자유를 느꼈다.
I was moving toward my true home, where I wouldn't need a key or an address.
나는 열쇠나 주소가 필요 없는 나의 진짜 집을 향해 날아가고 있었다.
Flash Fiction
The Final Move
I had lived in this house for a very long time, through countless seasons.
Every corner of the house held traces and memories of the time I spent here.
As the day to leave drew near, I went through all of my belongings while tidying up the house.
I gave away the items that were still usable to neighbors who needed them.
For the rest of the clutter, I asked my daughter to throw it all away for me.
"I won't need anything in my new home," I told her with a peaceful smile, holding her hand. "This time, I only need to bring myself, and the thought of taking nothing else makes me feel light and at ease."
That night, as usual, I turned off the lights and lay down feeling the familiar pain.
Suddenly, the room grew warm and bright.
When I opened my eyes, an angel of soft light stood quietly beside me.
"Are you ready now? It is time for us to depart together," the angel of light said gently.
"Yes, I am ready. I’ve been waiting for you," I whispered with a faint smile.
My heavy, aching body remained on the bed like an old, discarded coat.
I was no longer a traveler with heavy bags. My spirit was light enough to fly.
As I drifted upward into the endless light, I felt truly free for the first time.
I was moving toward my true home, where I wouldn't need a key or an address.
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