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Analysis and comments on The Children's Hour by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Comment 12 of 12, added on February 16th, 2008 at 7:20 AM.

This morning my mother(92) told me she remembered part
of this poem as she was waking up this morning. Her
comment to me was memories are a wonderful thing.

Kathleen from United States
Comment 11 of 12, added on June 8th, 2007 at 9:52 AM.

I remember loving this poem in grade school, St. Timothy. Now as an adult
it is the one poem that literally haunts me with it's beauty, a father's
love for his three daughters. Depending on my emotions, this poem has the
power to make me smile or bring me to tears. It's my favorite!

Joan from United States
Comment 10 of 12, added on May 21st, 2007 at 1:32 AM.

I'm dismayed that I came here and found that whoever posted this well-known
poem did not bother to PROOFREAD it. And I'm the 10th person to comment
and no one noticed?
The fourth line, folks? Here it reads:
"That is know as the children's hour. "

The line is:
That is KNOWN as the children's hour."

I stopped there, hope that was it. Impressive that the site uses
"paraphrasis" but I'd suggest it is more helpful, and respectful to get
the words right to start with.

It's careless and doesn't show respect. If you're going to post someone's
work on the net - or quote it, or cite it, or use it - learn to proofread.
What a shame.

sylvie
Comment 9 of 12, added on May 12th, 2007 at 11:45 PM.

As a little boy I remember me mother reciting this to me while tucking me
in bed. Recently she passed and it was read by my brother at the service. I
had forgotten all about it until I heard it again. It brought much comfort
to me and many wonderful memories of my mother. Truly a timeless classic
inspiration poem.

kurt from United States
Comment 8 of 12, added on April 22nd, 2007 at 2:52 PM.

This is the greatest poem ever! It is so sweet and I really enjoy this
poem. I had to do a poetry project and this site really helped! Thanks!:)

Me from United States
Comment 7 of 12, added on April 26th, 2006 at 7:07 PM.

First read this poem in 1958 when in grade school, loved it then love it
now. such love!!! easy to read and understand.

karen derolf from United States
Comment 6 of 12, added on March 5th, 2006 at 3:48 PM.

A wonderful teacher "Ruth Funnell from Norfolk Va. read this and many other
poems and stories one hour each day. I memorized this one, "The Village
Blacksmith" The Arrow" and The Day is Done" Now, as a Granddad, I know the
meaning of this wonderful poem, and the depth of feeling for Family and
Life give us by HWL> I never tire of reading and reciting the poems which
they ask for over and over again. Van

General Van from United States
Comment 5 of 12, added on February 9th, 2006 at 1:43 PM.

I think that this poem is a enspiring poem because it teaches you to care
for your loved ones and love them forever and a day. I teach you love

Tara Schweyer from United States
Comment 4 of 12, added on February 8th, 2006 at 2:18 PM.

I was just looking up some poets and ran up on this poem. I remember my
third grade teacher Mrs. Outland who had us to learn this poem and to
recite it with feeling. Thanks Mrs. Outland for everything.

Angela from United States
Comment 3 of 12, added on November 3rd, 2005 at 5:18 PM.

I think that this poem should be remembered by the way he veiws the time
with the children and the way he says that he is in a kingdom and he is
going to lock them in the dungean to keep the children with him forever.

Allle from United States

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Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Poem: The Children's Hour
Volume: Birds Of Passage
Added: Jun 9 2005
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