Window-Smoochers by Gelett Burgess

Name: Window-Smoochers
Author: Gelett Burgess

Window-Smoochers is a humorous poem written by Gelett Burgess in the early 20th century. The poem describes various people who press their faces against windows to look inside, and how they are viewed by those on the other side of the glass. It pokes fun at human behavior and social norms.

By Gelett Burgess · First published 1904 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor · 67 words

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Little Goops are marking / On the window pane; / I forbid, in vain!

Noses, when they're greasy, / Leave a smooch so easy!

Rub it out again!

I shall have to scold them, / For I've often told them, / Kindly, to refrain!

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Work type: Short story
Author: Gelett Burgess
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor
Length: 67 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs

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Children's Literature — The content is simple, playful, and involves children, making it suitable for a young audience.
Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
Humor — The playful and light-hearted tone suggests a humorous approach to the subject matter.