The earth and sky were unknown worlds to me
Only the expanse of mother's bosom was a world to me
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The inquisitiveness personified in the childhood beautifully presented.
What a pretty couplet- - - - - -] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oh! How I stared at the moon for long hours Staring at its silent journey among broken clouds
I would ask repeatedly about its mountains and plains And how surprised would I be at that prudent lie My eye was devoted to seeing, my lip was prone to speak My heart was no less than inquisitiveness personified.. a great poem. tony