＜Why are you late? Why so late?＞ 참새와 민들레 - 윤동재 시인의 ＜왜 늦었니? 왜 늦니?＞

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Why are you late? Why so late?

by D.J. YOON

I told you to come home right after school.
Why are you late? Why so late?

The little sparrows asked me again and again,
“Did you have fun at school today, friend?”

I told you to come home right after class.
Why are you late? Why so late?

A dandelion grabbed my shoe and said,
“Why are you rushing? Slow down instead.”

왜 늦었니? 왜 늦었어?

-윤동재

학교 마치면

곧바로 집에 오라고 했잖아

왜 늦었니? 왜 늦어?

참새들이

오늘 공부 재미있었느냐고

자꾸만 물어보아서요

학원 마치면

곧바로 집에 오라고 했잖아

왜 늦었니? 왜 늦어?

민들레가

뭐 그리 바쁘냐며 내 발목을 잡고

영 놓아주지 않아서요

little sparrows and a dandelion

Appreciation Review 感想

D.J. Yoon’s poem “Why Are You Late? Why So Late?” is a delightful and heartwarming piece that gently captures the rich imagination of a child and their deep connection with nature.

Through simple, repetitive lines and friendly dialogue with sparrows and a dandelion, the poem reflects a world where even the smallest parts of nature become companions and voices of curiosity.

The gentle rhythm and easy vocabulary make it perfect for young readers, while the deeper message — reminding us all to slow down and appreciate life’s little moments — offers a quiet wisdom that resonates with readers of all ages.

It’s a charming celebration of wonder, playfulness, and the beauty of simply taking one’s time.

#참새  #민들레  

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아이의 풍부한 상상력과 자연에 대한 따뜻한 교감을 아름답게 담아낸 작품 ^_^
참새와 민들레가 친구처럼 말을 걸고, 아이는 그 작은 목소리에 귀 기울이며 걸음을 늦춥니다.

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