“Some people have hollow souls. They’ll see your light and like a moth to a flame, they’ll gravitate toward you. Be cautious, for these souls will attempt to steal your joy and try robbing the sparkle from your eyes.”

Melody Lee is a Korean-American poet and educator. She blends traditional Korean poetic forms with contemporary themes, exploring identity, memory, and the immigrant experience. Her work often reflects on cultural displacement with quiet precision and emotional depth.