A Poem for March: Translating Lineage

the first time i heard the phrase “호적에서 판다”
was a pre IMF soap opera.
i’ve heard it since, in family arguments
during fights in restaurants
“I will remove you from the lineage”
is how it might translate
or perhaps
from the lineage you will be expunged
often the accused will respond, sure
go ahead
displaying their ambivalence to the lineage, their ability to remain
calm during hurricanes, ultimatums
recognition for the accuse