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A review by kmarie341
Skeleton Flower: Things That Have Been Released and Set Free by Kim Jonghyun

5.0

Jonghyun truly deserves the title of Poet | Artist, his writing is so beautifully moving and deeply comforting. The translation I read of this book was lovely and I imagine it's even more touching in its original form, and you can truly feel the deep emotions and love he poured into its creation.

The passage in By Tomorrow when Jonghyun's words reassured both the woman and the reader that allowing yourself to feel sad and simply being understood is enough captured the exact reason Jonghyun has brought me so much comfort and healing even amongst the grief for his passing. His artistry creates a space so vulnerable and tender where he reaches beyond the barriers of space, time, and even life to say, "I hear you, and I understand you, your loneliness, your sadness, your exhaustion, and it's alright. Stay here with me for a while. We'll be alright."