까닭(The reason)

 

까닭

 

 

잘 맞던 구두가 잘 맞지 않는 까닭은

내 발이 커졌기 때문이지요.

잘 보이던 안경이 잘 보이지 않는 까닭은

내 눈이 나빠졌기 때문이지요.

그래요. 마음 잘 맞던 친구가 갑자기 마음 맞지 않는 까닭은

서로의 마음이 변했기 때문이지요.

 

 

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The reason

 

 

The reason why the shoes that fit well don't fit well is because

It's because my feet are big.

The reason why I can't see the glasses that I can see well is because

It's because my eyes have deteriorated.

Right. The reason why a friend who had a good relationship suddenly doesn't have a good relationship is because

It's because each other's minds have changed.