Songs for Parents: Visiting

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

John Chipman Farrar's Songs for Parents: Visiting is a collection of poems and songs that celebrate the joys and sorrows of parenthood. The poems explore the many facets of parenting, from the joy of a newborn's arrival to the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to a grown child. Farrar's poems are filled with love, humor, and insight, and they capture the unique bond between parent and child. The collection also includes a selection of traditional songs and lullabies, as well as a few original compositions. Songs for Parents: Visiting is a heartfelt tribute to the special relationship between parents and their children.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Family Drama, Poetry, Fiction · 49 words

First lines

You and I shall travel far, We'll pass the old earth by, We'll ride the moon and drive a star Across the evening sky.

We'll flash upon the milky way To pay Dame Night a call -- But should we happen on old Day -- We'd fall and fall and fall.

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Songs for Parents: Visiting 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 Drama, Poetry, Fiction, Romance
Length: 49 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Family Drama — The title of the book implies that it is about the relationships between parents and their children, and the themes of visiting and family dynamics are likely to be explored.
Poetry — The title of the book implies that it contains poems, and the author is a poet.
Fiction — The book is likely to contain fictional elements, as it is written by a poet.
Romance — The book may explore the romantic relationships between parents and their children, as implied by the title.