Soninke
Laughter of a Child
Dɛ̀gɛ̀ nɛ̀ pɔ̀lɔ̀gɔ̀lɔ̀ ye kɛ̀lɛlen kɛ̀lɛlen wɔ̀rɔ̀.
A bɛ̀ bɔ̀ nɛ̀ yɛrɛ fɛ̀, ka tɛ̀ sɔ̀rɔ̀ fɔ̀lɔ̀.
Dɛ̀gɛ̀ ye pɔ̀lɔ̀gɔ̀lɔ̀ wa a bɛ̀ pɔ̀rɔ̀, a bɛ̀ sɔ̀rɔ̀ hɛ̀rɛ, a bɛ̀ dɔ̀ɔni.
O pɔ̀lɔ̀gɔ̀lɔ̀ bɛ̀ sɔ̀rɔ̀ nɛ̀ sisan nɔ̀gɔ̀ya,
ka mɔ̀gɔ̀w nɔ̀gɔ̀ya, ka hɛ̀rɛ sɔ̀rɔ̀.
Dùgukolo kɛ̀lɛlen kɛ̀lɛlen,
dɛ̀gɛ̀ pɔ̀lɔ̀gɔ̀lɔ̀ ye kɛ̀lɛlen kɛ̀lɛlen ka fɔ̀ —
nɔ̀gɔ̀ya ni hɛ̀rɛ ye kɛ̀lɛlen ye.
English Version
Why Is the Laughter of a Child So Powerful?
The laughter of a child is one of the most universal sounds in the world.
It comes naturally, without planning or effort.
A child laughs when they feel safe, curious, and free.
That sound can soften hearts, ease tension,
and remind adults of joy they once knew.
Across cultures and languages,
the laughter of a child carries the same message —
life is meant to be lived, shared, and enjoyed.
Simple. Human. True.