The moon holds a special meaning for Koreans.
When I asked people in Western culture about the full moon, they often spoke of mysterious powers, werewolves, lunacy, or even a face on its surface.
But in Korea, where I grew up, the full moon carries a cultural significance.
In much of Korean literature, it appears as a symbol of longing and heartfelt wishes.
There is a holiday called Chuseok, similar in spirit to Thanksgiving.
Because it follows the lunar calendar, a full moon always rises in the sky on that day,
and families gather beneath it, making wishes to the moon.
When I lived in the city,
I wasn’t interested in the moon framed between tall buildings.
But in New Mexico, watching the moon rise over the horizon,
I found myself making a wish without even realizing it.
That when this tunnel ends, stability may come.
Even now, I continue to offer my wishes to the moon.