The Poor Old Lady (La Pobre viejecita)

The Poor Old Lady (La pobre viejecita) is a children's poem written by Colombian poet Rafael Pombo, first published in 1854 as part of his collection Cuentos pintados para niños (Painted Stories for Children). The work is one of the most recognized pieces of Colombian children's literature and has been included in numerous schoolbooks and poetry anthologies throughout Latin America. Its ironic tone and rhythmic structure have contributed to its lasting presence in popular memory.

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