Put Away Childish Things Comments

Can I use this poem on a radio show?

I present a monthly 30 minute program on poetry for campus radio. I am putting together an upcoming program on children's poetry. I would love to finish with this poem. The idea that we don't lose the spirit of childhood seems a valuable one to include.

Beautiful poem. Yes, we need to put away our childishness, as we grow up. But, we need to keep the child-like inquisitiveness throughout our life. That would make the life worthwhile. A poet of yesteryears in Malayalam has written, ‘one need to continue to learn till the last breath'..

A creative and compelling composition, beautifully and appealingly expressed....

Beautiful poem dear poet friend.....thanks /////

Signposts a path to a more meaningful philosophy of education. As an educator Iv`e developed a growing concern that teaching, controlled and shaped by an obsession with assessment, limits creativity and the pursuit of excellence. Thank you...wl.....

sweet poem it is.................................

This a skillfully and clevely crafted about childhood and adulthood. There are many childish things we need to let go but as your poem so perfectly expresses, there are things to take hold of and keep, like imagination! ! ! My favorite line: Put away childish thought yet not imagination which sparks our inspiration beyond what we are taught So true is that line and manyother lines throughout this poem! Wonderfully written! then when the world's dismaying, our days won't seem so grim.

An expansive and skillfully wrought exhortation that bears much wisdom. I am one who quickly abandons rhyming schemes in favor of specificity of thought, so when I come across a writer with your skill who can maintain a theme over an extended piece diction that carries your thought with razor sharp accuracy, I am equal parts awed and envious. Exceptional writing.

Indeed Harley caught my attention with this one...very soft and flowing. I like the simple rhyme scheme of 'abba', it makes the poem 'child-friendly'(not childish please) .ha! While cautioning us to put childish things away, you also encourage us to learn certain positive traits in childhood. The contrast technique makes the poem interesting and easy to understand. The enjambment also fits the structure and makes your tone a natural one. This is a good work...keep writing!

some favorite lines: Put away childish whim yet not delight in playing, then when the world's dismaying, our days won't seem so grim. .......and yet it is helpful to have some people who will actually try doing something constructive about the dismaying world! but, sure, playing' is easier and it's what i'd usually do, ...........like being on PH. besides i ain't rich, smart, or ambitious enough to help the world much. ;)

since PH is still being picky about the lengths of comment we can submit, my comments will arrive in sections.

However much one becomes different with age, every human goes nostalgic when it comes to reminiscing events in one's own childhood. Congratulations for being the PoD. Thanks for sharing a well executed inspiring juicy poem.

Harley, this is such an awesome poem! And so timely! There are so many childish people out there today. And they are so selfish. If only they could connect with their child-like nature, they would be so much happier. And physically, much healthier. Many Kudos for this inspirational poem! Truly worthy of Poem Of The Day! Congratulations, Harley! !

WOW! ! ! i'm not a follower of Poems of the Day, but i stumbled on this today, and depart enriched with your words and rhyming. beautifully done! and thanks for the Poet's Notes. i shall have to visit your 'bio', now or later. bri :)

Learning truthful! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

This is beautifully written on a subject extraordinary about childhood things being childlike vs childish becoming a personality having done things that suffice for childish pride.......Harley......cong. for being selected P.O.D. thanks a lot for sharing

Beautiful poem excellently penned. Congratulations on your poem of the day. A delightful read.

What a great poem! As far as curiosity and learning is concerned their object may be changed but our behavior always remains like that of a child. A wonderful selection as members poem of the day, congrats.

So many times in our older years we long for the joy we experienced as a child, child like humility, the carefree days, the wonderful path of our imagination, another famous quote: except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of the heavens, Matthew 18: 3 KJV, great poem my friend