
A tender letter opens this collection, recalling the warm evenings when a beloved aunt sang the narrator to sleep. The verses flow like lullabies, each line a soft echo of childhood wonder, from poppies and fairies to the simple joy of a playful “Booh!” The poet’s language is both lyrical and mischievous, inviting listeners to drift back to the safe harbor of a rocking chair.
Within its pages you’ll find a parade of charming mini‑poems— the Rock‑a‑By Lady who tiptoes in with poppy‑crowned dreams, a garden stroll where sunbeams dance on tiny feet, and a night wind that howls a haunting “Yooooo” prompting whispered questions about mischief. The rhythm swings between gentle lullaby and bright, rollicking rhyme, capturing the delight and occasional fears of early years. Perfect for a quiet evening, these verses wrap the listener in nostalgia while celebrating the boundless imagination of childhood.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (59K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Release date
2001-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1895
Best remembered for warm, playful poems for children, this American writer mixed humor, tenderness, and an ear for everyday speech. His verses helped make him one of the most popular newspaper poets of the late 19th century.
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