Sometimes I don’t understand
Why grownups cry,
Usually, when I do someone
Has been mean to me
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Hi Philippa, This brought tears to my eyes. Lovely poem. Descriptive, easy to read and simple. Very well done.
I didn't ever get much out of Latin at school, but when I heard about 'lachrymae rerum' - 'the tears of things' - I knew just what was meant....
This is such a moving poem, it has the innocence of a child and a hidden message from the world of the grownups.. Well done HBH