Kissing-Time by Eugene Field (1895)
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The speaker reminisces about a romantic encounter that took place under a willow tree, recalling the tender moments shared with the beloved. The tone is melancholic, conveying a sense of loss and yearning for something that cannot be recaptured.
By Eugene Field · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature · 273 words
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First lines
'Tis when the lark goes soaring, / And the bee is at the bud, / When lightly dancing zephyrs / Sing over field and flood; / When all sweet things in Nature / Seem joyfully a-chime -- / 'Tis then I wake my darling, / For it is kissing-time!
Go, pretty lark, a-soaring, / And suck your sweets, O bee; / Sing, O ye winds of summer, / Your songs to mine and me.
For with your song and rapture / Cometh the moment when / It is half-past kissing-time / And time to kiss again!
So -- so the days go fleeting / Like golden fancies free, / And every day that cometh / Is full of sweets for me; / And sweetest are those moments / My darling comes to climb / Into my lap to mind me / That it is kissing-time.
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Kissing-Time is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Nature, Children's Literature, Lyric
- Length: 273 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs rhythmic and lyrical language typical of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes revolve around love, affection, and intimate moments, characteristic of romantic literature.
- Nature — The poem incorporates elements of nature, using imagery of larks, bees, and summer winds to enhance its themes.
- Children's Literature — The playful tone and simple language make it suitable for a younger audience.
Tags
Children's literature · Poetry · Humor · Whimsy · Imagination · Fantasy · Nostalgia · Playfulness · Youthful innocence · Simple language · Rhythmical verse · Rhyming couplets