Picnic-Time by Eugene Field (1897)
The poem describes a carefree and idyllic scene of children playing and having a picnic on a warm summer day. The atmosphere is joyful and peaceful, with the sound of laughter and birds singing in the background. The poem uses vivid imagery to describe the natural surroundings, including the green grass, blue sky, and blooming flowers.
By Eugene Field · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Children's Literature · 398 words
First lines
It's June ag'in, an' in my soul I feel the fillin' joy That's sure to come this time o' year to every little boy; For, every June, the Sunday-schools at picnics may be seen, Where "fields beyont the swellin' floods stand dressed in livin' green"; Where little girls are skeered to death with spiders, bugs, and ants, An' little boys get grass-stains on their go-to meetin' pants. It's June ag'in, an' with it all what happiness is mine -- There's goin' to be a picnic, an' I'm goin' to jine!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Children's Literature, Social Commentary, Nostalgia
- Length: 398 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Humor — The poem uses light-hearted and humorous observations about picnics and religious groups.
- Children's Literature — The themes and language are accessible and appealing to a younger audience, focusing on childhood experiences.
- Social Commentary — The poem reflects on social gatherings and the interactions between different religious communities.
Tags
Children's literature · Poetry · Humor · Whimsy · Imagination · Fantasy · Adventure · Nature · Outdoors · Family · Friendship · Growing up