Window-Smoochers by 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
First lines
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
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- 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.
Tags
romance · humor · poetry · whimsy · nostalgia · childhood · imagination · playfulness · relationships · adventure · friendship · love