The narrator's apartment in Warsaw

The narrator stays in an apartment in Warsaw, Poland, for a writer's residence. During her time in Poland, she often ponders the city and her older sister.

The city and streets in Warsaw

The narrator spends a lot of time in the streets outdoors in the city of Poland. She feels lonely because she does not understand the Polish language. She learns about the city's history, and she thinks that it is similar to her sister since both have been destroyed. She spends significant time outside in the winter and meditates upon the snow.

The family's home in Korea

The narrator grew up with her family in Korea. In the rural home, her mother had given birth to the narrator's older sister, but did not have quick access to necessary medical care.

The temple in Korea

The narrator's mom's bones were placed in a...