Church Headaches by Gelett Burgess
Church Headaches is a humorous poem written by Gelett Burgess that pokes fun at the various types of people who attend church services. The poem describes the different ways in which these individuals can cause disruptions and annoyances during the service, such as snoring loudly or fidgeting excessively. Despite its lighthearted tone, the poem also serves to highlight the importance of respectful behavior in religious settings.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1901 · Genre: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry · 65 words
First lines
When 'tis time to go to church Do you ever have a chill?
When 'tis time to go to school, Do you fancy you are ill?
Oh, be very cautious, please, I can tell by signs like these You have got the Goop Disease!
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Church Headaches is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry, Educational
- Length: 65 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The playful and whimsical tone, along with the focus on childhood experiences, aligns with children's literature.
- Humor — The lighthearted and humorous approach to common childhood dilemmas suggests a humorous genre.
- Poetry — The use of rhyme and rhythm indicates a poetic style.
- Educational — The content subtly addresses behavioral lessons, which is characteristic of educational literature for children.
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humor · satire · religion · church · society · critique · parody · faith · community · belief · tradition · conflict