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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.
THANK YOU FOR READING
I Wish You Miracles.
I Wish You Miracles.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Such a sweet poem! It really dives deep into how powerful perspective is. Thanks for sharing, Selma! 🙂
So pleased you liked it. Returned from camping? Nice. Enjoy what’s left of your Sunday. 👼
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. 🙂
What a wonderful thing to do with a sister. They kids are lucky for it. I bless you all. XoXo