All day long they come and go--
Pittypat and Tippytoe;
Footprints up and down the hall,
Playthings scattered on the floor,
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I think every mother could relate to this poem, especially the end of the poem.
i think every mother could relate to this poem and will agree totally with the end especially.
My grandpa told me he tears up every time he reads this. It certainly is a wonderful tribute to the fleeting wonders of childhood and to the heroes and heroines who look after those same children.
I have loved this poem since I was about 10. Then when I had 2 daughters it took on a special meaning. Look for a book called " verses for children" very old mine inherited from dad and I am 70 this is one of many great poems for children. I am now a grandmother of a beautiful boy. Still love this book