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Children imitating cormorants

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  AndrewHide
  January 10, 2004
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  The magic of child play.
  
  A very truthful perception, cleverly captured in this simple piece.
  
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• Krishnaa
  August 30, 2003
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  I agree. A child's playfulness is wonderfully addictive.

1763-1827, written in 1820
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Translated by Robert Hass

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