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
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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.
Tags
children's literature · poetry · humor · apology · baby · parenting · illustrated · lighthearted · playful · rhymes · family · emotions