Songs for Parents: Dreams

Name: Songs for Parents: Dreams
Author: John Chipman Farrar

Dreams is a collection of poems by John Chipman Farrar, a poet and teacher from New England. The poems in this collection explore the themes of family, love, and the joys and sorrows of life. Farrar's poems are often inspired by his own experiences as a father and husband, and his work reflects his deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the power of love. The poems in Dreams are filled with emotion and insight, and they offer a unique perspective on the joys and struggles of parenting.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Family Fiction, Drama, Romance · 85 words

First lines

I'd like to dream my own dreams, Instead of dreaming those The silly sandman brings along Like moving picture shows.

I'd like to dream of palaces, Of magic meadowlands, Of silver gates and golden thrones And chanting fairy bands;

Of seas of spraying jewels, Of dancing crystal ships, Of the queen of all the elves herself -- Two rubies for her lips;

But, alas! I never dream such things, And when I jump and wake As an oozy ogre clutches me -- It's just a stomach ache!

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Songs for Parents: Dreams is listed on Textopian as a short story by John Chipman Farrar, dated 1921 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Family Fiction, Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction
Length: 85 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Family Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is about the dreams of parents, which implies a focus on family dynamics and relationships.
Drama — The book likely contains dramatic elements, as it is likely to explore the emotions and relationships of parents and their children.
Romance — The book may contain romantic elements, as it is likely to explore the relationships between parents and their children.
Literary Fiction — The book is written by John Chipman Farrar, a well-known author, suggesting that it is likely to be a work of literary fiction.