The Infant's Delight: Poetry

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The Infant's Delight: Poetry

by Anonymous

EN·~29 minutes·50 chapters

Chapters

50 total

The Infant's Delight

0:20

THE DEAD ROBIN.

0:38

ALL THINGS OBEY GOD. - "He saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth."

0:37

SNOW-BALL-ING.

0:40

THE SICK DOLL.

0:36

NEL-LY'S PET LAMB.

0:19

ROSE'S VA-LEN-TINE.

0:41

"YOUR HEA-VEN-LY FA-THER FEED-ETH THEM."

0:35

PLOUGH-ING.

0:39

"HOW IS THE WEA-THER?"

0:37
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Description

A breezy assortment of short verses captures the simple joys of childhood, from winter games and snow‑ball battles to quiet moments watching sparrows at the window. The language is rhythmic and easy to follow, allowing a listener to feel the crisp wind or hear the soft patter of a pet lamb’s tiny feet. Each poem paints a vivid, seasonal picture that invites imagination without demanding long‑term attention.

The collection weaves together playful scenes with gentle reflections on caring for creatures and the rhythms of farm life. Poems about feeding robins, ploughing fields, and the steady work of a farmer sit beside tender verses that acknowledge a child's wonder at the world’s larger forces. A modest thread of faith runs through many pieces, offering comforting reassurance in a warm, uncomplicated tone.

Read aloud, the verses flow like a lullaby, making them perfect for bedtime or a quiet moment together. Listeners will hear the cadence of rhyme, the sparkle of child‑like curiosity, and the steady pulse of a world that feels both familiar and delightfully new.

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Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (28K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

Feb 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Anonymous

“Anonymous” is the enduring name given to writers whose identities are unknown, undisclosed, or lost to history. Their works invite readers to focus on the story, ideas, and voice rather than the person behind the page.

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