Fallen Leaves
by D.J. YOON
Grandpa,
Seeing the fallen leaves
Piled up piled up
In the old days,
We swept them up
Lighting the stove
Cooking rice and cow porridge
In the old days,
We swept them up
Using them as compost
Leaving them rot and rot
Now,
They are
Just thrown away!
Grandpa,
Seeing the fallen leaves
Piled up piled up
Clicking his tongue saying it's a shame
Clicking his tongue saying it's a pity
Tsktsk Tsktsk
낙엽
-윤동재
할아버지 낙엽이
수북수북
쌓인 걸 보고
옛날엔 낙엽을 쓸어 모아
아궁이를 지폈지
밥도 하고 소죽도 끓이고
옛날엔 낙엽을 쓸어 모아
퇴비로도 썼지
썩히고 썩혀
지금은
그냥
내버려지는구나!
할아버지 낙엽이
수북수북
쌓인 걸 보고
안타깝다며 혀를 차시네
아깝다며 혀를 차시네
쯧쯧 쯧쯧
Appreciation Review 感想
Fallen Leaves by D.J. Yoon is a poignant and beautifully simple poem that captures a child's-eye view of generational wisdom and changing times.
Through the gentle voice of a grandfather, the poem reflects on how something as ordinary as fallen leaves once held purpose and meaning — used for warmth, food, and nurturing the earth.
The repetition and rhythmic "tsktsk" at the end echo the grandfather’s quiet sorrow, making the message both memorable and touching for young readers.
With its vivid imagery and subtle environmental message, this poem invites children to see everyday things with curiosity, respect, and a sense of history.
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