The Islands Are Not Lonely II

“I have had the privilege of engaging with the literary world of Yonah Jeong. His work evolves in parallel with his life’s journey, reflecting his experiences with striking authenticity. As an immigrant navigating bilingual expression, his dedication to English poetry is deeply admirable. His poetry is both intuitive and richly layered, offering immediate resonance while inviting deeper contemplation over time. I encourage readers to approach his work with an open mind, free from preconceptions. Some connections grow stronger with time, while others are shaped by distance. I believe that my connection with him stems from a shared literary curiosity and a philosophical perspective. It is the beginning of a unique relationship—one that transcends age, distance, and time, where we respect each other's path, never intruding, only offering quiet encouragement. For example, he's been writing poetry like three meals a day since he published his first book of poetry, as well as another thousand or so philosophical one-line poems. Of course, not all of them are at the level of a work of art, but I believe that they have the potential to be, and his perseverance and persistence is what keeps our relationship as poetic comrades.” – Jun C. Kim, CEO of the Korean Literature Society of America.Author: Jeong, Yonah,author Contributors: Jeong, Yonah,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 162 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 7 Nov 2025 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Author/Director/Artist: Yonah Jeong Dimension (cm): 234x156x9 mm Package Dimension (cm): 9x234x156 mm Item Weight (g): 240 Package Weight (g): 313