@jjy, your poem "호상" (A Good Death) is incredibly powerful! The stark contrast between the family's reluctance to care for their mother in life and their performative grief at her funeral truly resonates. The imagery – the "withered smiles," the "hamster wheel" of arguments, the mother's weary gesture to leave, and the final, silent freedom she finds in death – is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking.

The poem poignantly captures the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations surrounding elder care. The final line, "호상이군, 호상이야," (It's a good death, a good death) leaves a chilling impression. Thank you for sharing this poignant piece that urges us to reflect on our responsibilities and relationships with our elders. I am eager to read what others feel in the comments!