Songs for Parents: My Garden

Name: Songs for Parents: My Garden
Author: John Chipman Farrar

My Garden is a collection of poems by John Chipman Farrar, a renowned American poet and author. The poems in this collection are all about the joys and sorrows of parenting. Farrar's poems explore the beauty of childhood, the struggles of parenting, and the importance of family. He also touches on themes of love, loss, and hope. My Garden is a heartfelt and honest look at the joys and challenges of parenting. It is a must-read for any parent looking for inspiration and comfort.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Nature Writing · 50 words

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My garden was silly and stubborn; I worked, but the weeds worked, too; I dug and scraped and scrambled -- They hustled themselves and grew;

Now Ted's garden's fine and cleanly, He has lettuce and roses and peas -- Oh, most probably plants are like children -- They only behave when they please!

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Work type: Poem
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Nature Writing, Fiction
Length: 50 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a collection of poems, and the author is a poet.
Children's Literature — The title of the book suggests that it is intended for parents to read to their children.
Nature Writing — The title of the book suggests that it is about nature, specifically a garden.
Fiction — The author is a poet, and the book is likely to contain elements of fiction.