Baby's Apology by Gelett Burgess
Baby's Apology is a humorous poem written by Gelett Burgess in 1895. The poem tells the story of a baby who apologizes to his mother for being naughty and promises to be good from now on. It is a lighthearted piece that has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for over a century.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1895 · Genre: Children's Poetry, Children's Literature, Educational · 157 words
First lines
Dear little seed, queer little seed, Tucked into bed in the garden, Why don't you grow? Why, don't you know Baby is asking your pardon?
Out, little seed! Sprout, little seed!
Baby did wrong without knowing!
Hoping for you, groping for you, To see if you really were growing.
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Baby's Apology is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gelett Burgess, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Poetry, Children's Literature, Educational, Fantasy
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, appealing to a young audience.
- Children's Literature — The content is simple and suitable for children, focusing on themes of growth and innocence.
- Educational — The poem introduces concepts of nature and growth, providing a learning opportunity for young readers.
- Fantasy — The poem personifies seeds, attributing them with human-like qualities and actions.
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children's literature · poetry · humor · apology · baby · parenting · illustrated · lighthearted · playful · rhymes · family · emotions