Why does a cow say moo, Daddy?
How many leaves has a tree?
Why am I smaller than you, Daddy?
How does food turn into me?
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What I like best about this piece is that it would be equally appropriate in a collection for adults as in a child's book of poems. Just for different reasons! Your ability to reflect the two perspectives in one piece is unique and admirable. I love it!
why, why, why, why! and we never have the answers, do we? :)
A child's sense of wonder and curiosity- well captured in this geart touching poem. all of us relate to this wonderful poem10 Mamta
I read between these lines that you have deeply loved a child...you've been a good fathere.
that was a very interesting poem- made me realy inquisitive about what the next question from the child would be-thanks for sharing-10
Hello Paul, Good poems... Why? Whence? When? Eternal questions from all children...10... Best wishes, Tsira
This is the cutest thing i've ever read. It just puts a smile on my face when i read it. Children asks lots of questions that have no real answer. Even though a kid may ask this, it makes you wonder why aswell. Our answers to the questions usually is 'because it just is' or something really scientific (i think that's the word i'm looking for) , but in reality, we ourselves wonder the same thing. Great poem! Kat =)
This is a magnificently crafted poem that sings along with all the fun, joviality and familiarity of a much loved nursery rhyme, yet the questions capture the magical workings of the child's mind so perfectly, adults will be enthralled! 'Why is a tangerine? ' is just perfect!