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I woke before the morning, I was happy all the day,
I never said an ugly word, but smiled and stuck to play.
And now at last the sun is going down behind the wood,
And I am very happy, for I know that I've been good.
My bed is waiting cool and fresh, with linen smooth and fair,
And I must be off to sleepsin-by, and not forget my prayer.
I know that, till to-morrow I shall see the sun arise,
No ugly dream shall fright my mind, no ugly sight my eyes.
But slumber hold me tightly till I waken in the dawn,
And hear the thrushes singing in the lilacs round the lawn.
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Bella Stylos (8/14/2011 7:24:00 AM)
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Awesome indeed.it strikes on innocence and living without worries unlike Adults.very awesome indeed
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Ramesh T A (8/14/2010 2:05:00 AM)
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A good boy's daily routine is well said in a simple way by the poet!
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Nick K (4/25/2010 10:21:00 AM)
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Just chanced upon this poem on here, and it almost made me cry. I chose this poem as an 8 or 9 year old at school to try to memorise and recite in a school assembly or something.
It just reminds me of childhood innocence, and I remember really believing in this poem, and doing my best to live like this. This was back when I believed in the Catholic Church, of course. Oh, how I have changed since then, but I must always try and remember this poem, and keep trying to live this way.
Beautiful, simple words, I love the last couplet, and I think I will read this to my kids each night before they go to sleep, as we have a lilac tree outside their bedroom window.
Thank you, Mr Stevenson.
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Ravi A (8/14/2009 11:29:00 AM)
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A very nice poem that reminds us to be good like him. Great poets are like this. They have a positive idea for the world. The rhyme scheme is also good. R L Stevenson has written a number of poems for children of all generation. 'Garden of verses' is a compilation of such poems. If these poems are still remembered, it means that they contain serene reflection of life. Let us breathe that fresh air.
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Pushkar Bisht (8/14/2009 3:31:00 AM)
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Oh he is my favourite One! ! What a lovely poem that keeps me fresh and cool like him. A great poet stevenson.! ! ! ! Lots of love to Stevenson.
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Kristen Brady (8/14/2008 12:24:00 PM)
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There is good use of rhyme in this couplet. The meter is very good.
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Marilyn Lott (8/14/2007 8:54:00 AM)
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What a sweet and refreshing poem. I shall read more of his work!
Marilyn
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Leslie Spicer (9/17/2006 7:36:00 AM)
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If only more boys were like that, we would live in a better world! !
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