Googly-Goo by Eugene Field (1894)
The poem tells the story of a boy who dies after being punished for stealing a bird's nest. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, morality, and mortality.
By Eugene Field · First published 1894 · Genre: Children's Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry · 413 words
First lines
Of mornings, bright and early, / When the lark is on the wing / And the robin in the maple / Hops from her nest to sing, / From yonder cheery chamber / Cometh a mellow coo -- / 'T is the sweet, persuasive treble / Of my little Googly-Goo!
The sunbeams hear his music, / And they seek his little bed, / And they dance their prettiest dances / Round his golden curly head: / Schottisches, galops, minuets, / Gavottes and waltzes, too, / Dance they unto the music / Of my googling Googly-Goo.
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Googly-Goo is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Family Poetry, Humorous Poetry
- Length: 413 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Poetry — The work is characterized by its playful language and themes that appeal to children, focusing on a child's perspective and emotions.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal feelings and emotions, particularly love and affection, through musical and rhythmic language.
- Nature Poetry — The imagery of nature, such as larks and sunbeams, is prominent, reflecting the beauty of the natural world in relation to the child's experience.
- Family Poetry — The poem centers on familial love and the bond between a caregiver and a child, highlighting themes of protection and affection.
Tags
Children's literature · Poetry · Humor · Whimsy · Imagination · Fantasy · Nonsense verse · Playful language · Rhythm · Rhyme · Wordplay · Youthful energy