Croodlin' Doo by Eugene Field (1894)
The poem tells the story of a father's lullaby to his child, describing a fantastical world where Wynken, Blynken, and Nod are three fishermen who sail the sky, catching stars and moonbeams in their nets. The poem explores themes of imagination, fantasy, and the bond between parent and child.
By Eugene Field · First published 1894 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 214 words
First lines
Ho, pretty bee, did you see my croodlin' doo? Ho, little lamb, is she jinkin' on the lea? Ho, bonnie fairy, bring my dearie back to me -- Got a lump o' sugar an' a posie for you, Only bring me back my wee, wee croodlin' doo!
Why! here you are, my little croodlin' doo! Looked in er cradle, but didn't find you there -- Looked f'r my wee, wee croodlin' doo ever'where; Be'n kind lonesome all er day withouten you -- Where you be'n, my teeny, wee, wee croodlin' doo?
Now you go balow, my little croodlin' doo; Now you go rockaby ever so far, -- Rockaby, rockaby up to the star That's winkin' an' blinkin' an' singin' to you, As you go balow, my wee, wee croodlin' doo!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy, Lullaby, Nostalgia
- Length: 214 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The poem is written in a playful and whimsical style, appealing to young readers with its simple language and themes of innocence.
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, utilizing rhyme and rhythm to convey its message and emotions.
- Fantasy — The presence of fairies and a dreamlike quality suggests elements of fantasy, creating an imaginative world.
- Lullaby — The soothing tone and content aimed at comforting a child align with the characteristics of a lullaby.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Poetry · Whimsical · Fantasy · Imagination · Playful · Nonsense Verse · Absurdity · Wordplay · Rhyme · Meter