The Swing
A child describes the bliss of playing on a swing.
How do you like to go up in a swing,
Up in the air so blue?
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing
Ever a child can do!
Up in the air and over the wall,
Till I can see so wide,
River and trees and cattle and all
Over the countryside–
Till I look down on the garden green,
Down on the roof so brown–
Up in the air I go flying again,
Up in the air and down!
POEMS FOR KIDS BYÂ ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
Header illustration from Pixabay, with thanks.
LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE POEM ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS
Conversation
1. What is your favourite thing to do at the playground? Why do you like it so much?
