Children Comments

Most deserving chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The Classic Poem of The Day! TOP Marks!

This poem reminds us of the preciousness of childhood and the simple joys that children bring to our lives. It's a heartfelt tribute to the wonder and purity of youth

In your thoughts the brooklet's flow....liked this line!

MY FINAL RESPONSE: Excellent Children-poem. TOP Marks! Congratulations to the family of the late great Poet!

SIX: Ultimately, "Children" reminds us of the preciousness of childhood and the simple joys that children bring to our lives. It's a heartfelt tribute to the wonder and purity of youth

FIVE: Longfellow suggests that their presence is more valuable than any human achievements or knowledge found in books.

FOUR: The poem celebrates children as essential to the world's vitality. They bring warmth and brightness, much like leaves nourish a forest.

THREE: The contrast between the children's world and the poet's own feelings of autumn and snow highlights their unique perspective.

TWO: In the first two verses, Longfellow invites children to share their innocent joy with him. The imagery of open windows, singing swallows, and morning brooks emphasizes their vitality and connection to nature.

ONE: around the innocence, joy, and wonder associated with childhood

L Poem #FrostBetter

creepy title but chile poem.... i didn't read it

This is poetry. The way poetry is meant to be written.

Lovely words from the father of three motherless children. Goes so well with 'The Children's Hour' by the same author

I can't remember reading poems EVER that have elicited such a brilliant endorphin rush as Children and Christmas Bells. Merry Christmas From me, Darien IL

(Children by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.) ... What the leaves are to the forest, With light and air for food, Ere their sweet and tender juices Have been hardened into wood, - That to the world are children; Through them it feels the glow Of a brighter and sunnier climate Than reaches the trunks below. _________________________________________ **Herein, Longfellow depicts the worth - the true value of children to our world.

What beautiful use of words! ! Beautiful poem! !

I agree with Longfellow's message. May our aging minds remain soft and dynamic, and not become hardened.

Best of the best of love in charm of the children

New parents often say that having a child puts things in perspective...something Longfellow echoes in this poem. To hazard an answer to Mr. Pruchnicki's query: Longfellow's 'style and form' is so memorable simply because of the classic poetic techniques he employs; his rhyme and meter are used with precision and the music they create are like a hit top 40 single which keeps playing in our heads.