Exclamation Mark of Tears
- Arts & Literature
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
By a nominee for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature Pain often demands silence. But some poets defy that silence with language. When tears become words, words become sentences, and those sentences bear witness to an era, we call such poetry prophecy. Exclamation Mark of Tears is a collection of such prophetic poems. It is not a mere stream of emotion, but a language of hope born at the edge of despair—a literary compass asking new questions in a collapsed world. This poetry collection confronts today’s global crises without turning away: war, climate catastrophe, pandemics, poverty, broken relationships, and digital fatigue. Yet its gaze is not cynical or resigned. Rather, each poem is an inward response, an act of will to live again. These verses choose outcry over silence, resolution over despair, and ask each reader: “What did you see—and what did you choose to ignore?”Exclamation Mark of Tears is not a simple elegy. It is insight beyond weeping, poetic moments where tears are punctuated with exclamation.
Endorsements (2)
“Wansoo Kim’s poetry collection, Exclamation Mark of Tears, explores the pain and crises of contemporary society—such as war, hunger, and environmental destruction—through vivid and sensuous metaphorical imagery. His poetry goes beyond mere denunciation or explanation, offering profound insight into reality through refined poetic language. Through a tearful, heartfelt prayer of love, the poet awakens us to the choice that transcends the tragedy of separation, hatred, and strife. This is the fruit of prophetic intellect. In the twenty-first century, Wansoo Kim stands as a forerunner who has taken up the mantle of prophetic intellect in Korea.”
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