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Poetry: Through the Eyes of a Child

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In English and in Japanese. A poem that awakens the child within.
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HEARTS

 
Even though my mother
is big and grownup,
My mother’s heart
must be small.
 
‘Cause, my mother said,
It’s been all filled up with little me.
 
But, even though I am little
and just a child,
My heart must be big.
 
‘Cause my heart
can hold my big mother
And still have room for lots more.

 

 
              Poem by Misuzu Kaneko (real name Teru Kaneko)

 

 

こころ

 
お母さま は
大人で大きいけれど。
お母さまの
おこころはちいさい。
 
だって、お母さまはいいました、
ちいさい私でいっぱいだって。
 
私は子供で
ちいさいけれど、
ちいさい私の
こころは大きい。
 
だって、大きいお母さまで、
まだいっぱいにならないで、
いろんな事をおもうから。
 
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I present you with this poem that’s one of my favorites from the late Misuzu Kaneko. Hope you enjoyed it.
 
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  1. yvettemcalleiro March 28, 2022 Reply

    Such a sweet poem! It really dives deep into how powerful perspective is. Thanks for sharing, Selma! 🙂

    1. Selma Martin March 28, 2022 Reply

      So pleased you liked it. Returned from camping? Nice. Enjoy what’s left of your Sunday. 👼

      1. yvettemcalleiro March 28, 2022 Reply

        Thanks, Selma! Twice a year, my sister and I take our kids tent camping to become one with nature for a few days. We always have a wonderful time. 🙂

        1. Selma Martin March 28, 2022 Reply

          What a wonderful thing to do with a sister. They kids are lucky for it. I bless you all. XoXo

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