Little Angel, LondonWhy does the moon shine so brightly at night? Carol Ann Duffy uses poetic licence to explain all. Invisible unless her reflection is glimpsed in a puddle, the Tear Thief loiters with intent on the chimneypots of houses around children's bedtimes. As soon as she hears children start to wail, she springs into action " collecting the tears that are spilled in a silver sack, and pouring them into the …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:44AM on October 19, 2012