A.A. MILNE'S WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG & NOW WE ARE SIX
These lovely little books are poetry compilations, and they are the
foundation for my love of poetry. The
book When We Were Very Young was
originally published in 1924. I tried to
choose my favorite poems from WWWVY, but I failed; I love practically the whole
thing. The book Now We Are Six was originally published in 1927 and probably my
favorite poem from that book is King John’s Christmas, followed closely by all the rest. I really have difficulty choosing a
favorite. I love watching the faces of
my kids (and others) when I read them a poem or two from either one of these
books. I read one about a knight whose
armor didn’t squeak to my 11 year old son the other night and watched his face
light up with laughter. I think these
poems appeal to kids and adults alike.
These little gems are whimsical, nonsensical, lyrical and fun, and the
reason why I’m such a goofball most of the time. And while we’re on the subject of Winnie the
Pooh, please don’t give me Pooh with the red shirt. I prefer original, “naked” Pooh Bear - before Disney gave him clothes.
TTFN
JMS
JMS
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