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I've just read this poem to my husband hes getting me a poem book by Robert Louis Stevenson lm so pleased l found this poem its reminds me of childhood thanks

This was a poem l remember from school.it was lovely to read it again.

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This lovely little poem brings back such fond memories of my childhood. It was in one of two books, one blue, one pink which were entitled, I think, Tales for Little Folk. I remembered the first two lines and I am happy to rediscover it here and to know it is by such a renowned author.

As a child this poem was one of my favorites. Whenever I was ill I too was sent to bed with my toys and loved to create scenes. Many years later it was the inspiration for a painting I did that I called child building his own world. That painting was exhibited in a number of N.Y. galleries and at a special exhibition at Howard University. My niece owns it now. I still love to read that delightful poem that brings back so many childhood memories.

I visited my young grandson in his sickbed this morning and this lovely poem came to mind. I could not remember all of it but have just mailed it to him.

I remember my second English lesson at grammar school when we were asked to bring in our favourite poem to read aloud to the class. I was the only child in the class who came from a council estate with a father who had spent his life working in a factory, the other children had fathers who were doctors, solicitors, headmasters etc you get the picture! We didn't have many books but I did still have a board book with a colourful cover and broken spine which contained just 8 poems, The Land of Counterpane was my favourite - I liked the picture too! I remember turning bright red as I looked at the other children standing up and reading poems from Shakespeare, Browning, Tennyson, some from leather bound books, and here was I standing up reading my battered little board book and hearing the other children giggle and seeing the teacher smirk. I couldn't remember who wrote this poem and it was the last time I ever looked it as I throw the book away on the way home, but here it is and 49 years down the line I can read it again and actually enjoy it and be proud that at least I read out a poem from a renowned poet, even if I didn't realise that at the time!

I love this poem. It is only one of two poems I remember my granddad liking. Everytime I read it it brings back good memories. I must say this is my favorite poem.

I also remember learning this poem in primary school and lately have wanted to visit the poets I love. I also like John Masefield's 'Sea Fever'.

I have been looking for this Poem for a long time. It is the very first poem I ever had to memorize. I remember the hours my mother spent with me helping me. It helps bring back fond memories of my mother.